Health Statistics
Health statistics are used to understand risk factors for communities, track and monitor diseases, see the impact of policy changes, and assess the quality and safety of health care. Use the resources below to find local, national, and global health statistics.
Guides & Tutorials
- Finding and Using Health StatisticsA fantastic tutorial put together by the National Library of Medicine (NLM). The tutorial describes different types of health statistics, how they are collected, and where they can be found. Includes hands-on exercises!
Local Health Statistics
- Buffalo CommonsA collection of data-driven reports on the Buffalo-Niagara area down to the neighborhood level.
- Erie County, NY Department of Health - Data & StatisticsRecent health statistics and reports for Erie County.
- U.S. Census Bureau Quickfacts: Erie CountyA thumbnail of frequently used U.S. Census statistical categories for Erie County.
- New York State Open Health Data PortalBrings together local, state, and federal health data in one place, searchable by location or subject.
National Health Statistics
- National Center for Health StatisticsThe United States’ principal health statistics agency.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Data and statistics are linked by topics which include aging, asthma, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and more.
- United States Census DataIncludes data on demographics, housing, the workforce, industry, and more. This data is searchable by geography from nationwide down to specific census tracts and even census tract blocks. To search by geography, select advanced search > geography.
Global Health Statistics
- World Health Organization (WHO)Agency of the United Nations, the WHO collects and compiles a wide range of data used to monitor and assess health trends worldwide.