NCHS data : answering the nation's health questions

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NCHS data : answering the nation's health questions

Published Date:

May 2018

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NCHS fact sheet

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English

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National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.). Office of Planning, Budget, and Legislation.

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The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is the nation’s principal health statistics agency, providing data to identify and address health issues. NCHS compiles statistical information to help guide public health and health policy decisions.

Collaborating with other public and private health partners, NCHS uses a variety of data collection mechanisms to obtain accurate information from multiple sources. This process provides a broad perspective on the population’s health, influences on health, and health outcomes.

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For more information about NCHS, visit https://www.cdc.gov/nchs.

Fact_Sheet_Answering_Nations_Health_Questions.pdf

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Pamphlet (or booklet)

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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United States

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