Resources
Data and Statistics
Health data and disease trends analyzed to track public health trends, assess the effectiveness of health interventions, and guide policy decisions for better community health outcomes.
Statistics. Boring, right? Actually, statistical information can guide the actions of individuals and the health of the community. Credible data, whether it be health, educational or financial, can help to enhance decisions among leaders in our region.
Assessment of a community's health status is one of the three core public health functions identified by the Institute of Medicine’s 1988 report, the Future of Public Health.
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Useful Links for Statistical Information
- Tennessee Department of Health – Health Statistics
- Tennessee Drug Overdose Dashboard
- Tennessee Department of Health-Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Data and Statistics
- CDC BRFSS
- Interactive Disease Data
- Child Fatality Review
- Infant Health Strategic Plan