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NCHS data : answering the nation's health questions
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  • Corporate Authors:
    National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.). Office of Planning, Budget, and Legislation.
  • Description:
    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

  • Content Notes:
    How does NCHS obtain data? -- What data are produced? -- How does NCHS assure data quality? -- Who uses these data?
  • Subject:
  • Document Type:
    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Place as Subject:
    United States
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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