Summary of Data Collection Activities

Appendix B Summary of existing data collection activities (with OMB numbers)

Organization

ASTHO

ASTHO

ASTHO

ASTHO

Division

Category

Association

Association

Association

Association

ASTHO

Association

ASTHO

Association

10/29/2010

Database/Survey Name

Database/Survey Description

State, Local
Winnable Battles
(County), Tribal,
Addressed*
or Territorial

The ASTHO 2010 State and Territorial Public Health Survey will be in
the field from April 19 until June 18, 2010. The 2010 survey is the
second survey in a longitudinal series about state/territorial health
agency responsibilities, structure, planning and quality improvement
activities, workforce, and more that provides core data for ongoing
2010 State and
public health systems research and a source for tracking state public
Territorial Public Health
State; Territorial
health performance and best practices. Information gathered from
Survey
this survey will allow ASTHO to continue to: Provide comparable
information about the nature and scope of state public health;
Orient new health officials and support them throughout their
tenure; Respond to lawmakers’ questions in the context of health
reform; Advocate for a stronger public health system.

Public Health
Infrastructure
Elements**

Other Health Indicators

Source of
Information

Workforce and
Systems
Development

http://www.astho
.org/Research/Dat
a-and-Analysis/

http://www.astho
.org/Research/Dat
a-and-Analysis/

State Public Health
Survey

This survey research aims to define the scope of state public health
services, identify variations in practice among state public health
agencies, and contribute to the development of best practices in
governmental public health. The ASTHO Profile of State Public
Health, Volume One highlights descriptive findings from ASTHO’s
first comprehensive state public health survey conducted in 2007
and 2008 and completed by all 50 states and the District of
Columbia. The findings serve as a resource for state health officials,
ASTHO, researchers and other organizations to: Define the value of
state public health to governors, legislatures, and the nation;
Promote and preserve adequate funding for crucial public health
services; Effectively advocate on behalf of state health officials and
public health.

State

Public Health
Policy and Public
Health Law;
Partnerships

Health Reform Survey

A health reform survey was conducted to describe the degree and
type of state health official involvement in health reform, identify
the topics covered by current state health reform efforts, and
develop ways in which ASTHO can best support its members in their
health reform efforts.

State

Partnerships

http://www.astho
.org/Research/Dat
a-and-Analysis/

Budget Cuts Survey

A series of budget cuts surveys were administered to state health
officials in light of the economic turmoil confronting state health
agencies. This data, along with the data compiled from the 2007
State Public Health Baseline Survey has been used to calculate job
losses. This work was used to support the inclusion of the
Prevention and Wellness funding in the economic stimulus package.

State

Workforce and
Systems
Development

http://www.astho
.org/Research/Dat
a-and-Analysis/

With support from the Department of Health and Human Services’
Office of Minority Health, ASTHO surveyed state and territorial
Minority Health Survey health agencies on the ways that state and territorial health agencies State; Territorial
address racial and ethnic minority health and health disparities. Of
the 57 agencies surveyed, 46 returned responses.
Health Equity
(publication)

With support from the DHHS Office of Minority Health, ASTHO
surveyed state and territorial health agencies on racial/ethnic
minority health and health disparities.

State; Territorial

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Minority Health Disparities

http://www.astho
.org/Research/Dat
a-and-Analysis/

Minority Health Disparities

http://www.astho
.org/Research/Maj
or-Publications/

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Appendix B Summary of existing data collection activities (with OMB numbers)

Organization

ASTHO

ASTHO

ASTHO

Division

Category

Association

Association

Association

ASTHO

Association

ASTHO

Association

ASTHO

10/29/2010

Association

Database/Survey Name

Database/Survey Description

With support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ASTHO surveyed state
ASTHO Profile of State
and territorial health agencies about their responsibilities,
Public Health, Volume
organization and structure, planning and quality improvement
One (2009) (publication)
activities, workforce, and much more. All 50 states and the District
of Columbia completed the survey.

State, Local
Winnable Battles
(County), Tribal,
Addressed*
or Territorial

Public Health
Infrastructure
Elements**

State; Territorial

Workforce and
Systems
Development

http://www.astho
.org/Research/Maj
or-Publications/

Other Health Indicators

Source of
Information

ASTHO Chartbook of
State Public Health,
Volume One (2010)
(publication)

The Chartbook serves as a companion piece to the ASTHO Profile of
State Public Health, Volume One, by providing in-depth tabular data
on topics highlighted by the Profile. This publication is a useful
statistical reference for state and local health departments,
legislators, federal agencies, researchers, and others to better
understand our nation’s state public health infrastructure.

State; Territorial

Workforce and
Systems
Development;
Partnerships

http://www.astho
.org/Research/Maj
or-Publications/

Understanding State
Public Health (2007)
(publication)

Through a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, ASTHO
developed the Understanding State Public Health Project. This white
paper describes the goals of the initiative, which include developing
a comprehensive report to define the scope of the state public
health functions and responsibilities, as well as a marketing plan
that conveys the value of state public health to public health
constituencies, elected officials, funders, and the general public.

State

Workforce and
Systems
Development;
Partnerships

http://www.astho
.org/Research/Maj
or-Publications/

State

Public Health
Policy and Public
Health Law; Health
IT and
Communications
Infrastructure;
Workforce and
Systems
Development;
Partnerships

http://www.astho
.org/Research/Maj
or-Publications/

State

Workforce and
Systems
Development

http://www.astho
.org/Research/Maj
or-Publications/

State

Health IT and
Communications
Infrastructure;
Workforce and
Systems
Development

http://www.astho
.org/Research/Maj
or-Publications/

This report presents health agency leadership perspectives on the
Prescription Drug
emergence of prescription drug overdose as a national public health
Overdose: State Health problem. It also shows which prevention and monitoring strategies
Agencies Respond
have shown promise, and the infrastructure, technology,
(2008) (publication)
prevention, partnership, and leadership required to reverse this
rising trend.

2007 Public Health
Workforce Report
(publication)

Results of a survey that looked at the effects of budget cuts and the
aging of the public health workforce on state public health agencies.

ASTHO administered the State Environmental Health Services survey
to SEHD members in November, 2006 and February, 2007. Data
from forty-eight responding states and the District of Columbia were
Ensuring Healthy
incorporated into the final report. States were asked to provide
Communities: Results of information about 16 environmental health programs and multiple
the 2006 State
activities conducted by state health agencies, either in the
Environmental Health
environmental health director’s office or elsewhere in the agency.
Directors Survey
Survey results are intended to provide a snapshot of the
(publication)
environmental public health programs and activities, and to enhance
communications among the SEHD - especially when making inquiries
about specific programs. Results also provide a resource to states
when considering program realignment and funding decisions.

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Tobacco Use

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Appendix B Summary of existing data collection activities (with OMB numbers)

Organization

NACCHO

NACCHO

NACCHO

NACCHO

NACCHO

NACCHO

NACCHO

10/29/2010

Division

Category

Database/Survey Name

Database/Survey Description

Association

Trends in Local Health
Department Finances,
Workforce, and
Activities (publication)

Based on data collected in the 2005 and 2008 National Profile of
Local Health Departments studies, this 20-page report highlights
changes that took place in local health departments between 2005
and 2008 and includes a number of maps to show how changes
during this time period varied among states.

State, Local
Winnable Battles
(County), Tribal,
Addressed*
or Territorial

Public Health
Infrastructure
Elements**

Other Health Indicators

Source of
Information

Comments

Workforce and
Systems
Development

http://eweb.nacch
*Registration
o.org/eweb/Dyna
required to
micPage.aspx?we
access
bcode=NACCHOPu
publication
bHome

Local

Workforce and
Systems
Development

http://eweb.nacch
o.org/eweb/Dyna *Registration
micPage.aspx?we required to
bcode=NACCHOPu
access
bResults&sprd_na publication
me=ags_all_titles

2005 National Profile of
Local Health
Departments
(publication)

This report provides a wealth of information about local health
department infrastructure based on data collected in the 2005
National Profile of Local Health Departments study. Topics include
local health department jurisdictions and governance; financing;
characteristics of top agency executives; workforce; emergency
preparedness; activities and services; planning and performance
improvement; partnerships and policy-making; and information
technology.

Local

Public Health
Policy and Public
Health Law; Health
IT and
Communications
Infrastructure;
Workforce and
Systems
Development;
Public Health
Finance;
Partnerships

http://eweb.nacch
o.org/eweb/Dyna *Registration
micPage.aspx?we required to
bcode=NACCHOPu
access
bResults&sprd_na publication
me=ags_all_titles

Association

Big Cities Health
Inventory, 2007: The
Health of Urban USA

The Big Cities Health Inventory 2007: The Health of Urban USA
provides city-to-city comparisons of leading measures of health,
presenting a broad overview of the health of the 54 largest
metropolitan areas in the U.S. Produced with funding from
NACCHO’s Metro Forum, this report is the fifth edition of a
compendium of health status indicators designed to provide usable
information for evidence-based decision making.

Local

http://www.nacch
o.org/publications
/all-titles/

*Registration
required to
access
publication

Association

Health Impact
Assessment: Quick
Guide

This guide provides a brief orientation to potential users of health
impact assessment (HIA) who are working to create healthier living
environments. The guide focuses on topics that will help users
understand the process and addresses some common
misconceptions about HIA.

Local

http://www.nacch
o.org/publications
/all-titles/

*Registration
required to
access
publication

Association

Informatics at Local
Health Departments:
Findings from the 2005
National Profile of Local
Health Departments

This report summarizes information collected in the 2005 Profile
study to examine several aspects of the LHD workforce:
characteristics of workers, potential workforce shortages, and
workforce training.

Local

Workforce and
Systems
Development

http://www.nacch
o.org/publications
/all-titles/

*Registration
required to
access
publication

Association

Local Health
This report summarizes information collected in the 2005 National
Department Workforce:
Profile of Local Health Departments study to examine several
Findings from the 2005
aspects of the local health department workforce: characteristics of
National Profile of Local
workers, potential workforce shortages, and workforce training.
Health Departments

Local

Workforce and
Systems
Development

http://www.nacch
o.org/publications
/all-titles/

*Registration
required to
access
publication

Association

Association

Activities and Workforce
of Small Town Rural
Local Health
This report uses data collected in the 2005 Profile study to
Departments: Findings
characterize the workforce and activities of small town rural local
from the 2005 National health departments (LHDs) and to compare them to those of larger
Profile of Local Health
rural, suburban, and urban LHDs in the U.S.
Departments Study
(publication)

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Appendix B Summary of existing data collection activities (with OMB numbers)

Organization

Division

Category

Database/Survey Name

Database/Survey Description

NACCHO

Association

NACCHO Survey
Examines State/Local
Health Department
Relationships

No description provided

NALBOH

Association

NONE

No meaningful reports or surveys found on NALBOH website

State, Local
Winnable Battles
(County), Tribal,
Addressed*
or Territorial

Public Health
Infrastructure
Elements**

Source of
Information

Comments

State, Local

http://www.nacch
o.org/publications
/all-titles/

*Registration
required to
access
publication

Local

http://www.nalbo
h.org/publications
.htm

Tribal

http://www.nihb.
org/public_health
/public_health.ph
p

Local

http://www.pihoa
.org/

Other Health Indicators

The 2010 NIHB Tribal Public Health Profile is the first national
snapshot of tribal public health systems to be made publically
available. The results of this report help demonstrate the
connections between the daily operations of individual tribal health
organizations and the collective efforts to improve health status
taking place nationally. Such information will benefit Tribes in a
number of ways, including but not limited to:

NIHB

Association

PIHOA

Association

CDC

CDC

10/29/2010

OSELS/NCHS

OSELS/NCHS

2010 Tribal Public
Health Profile: Exploring
Public Health Capacity in
- Provide a baseline to measure growth and change in tribal public
Indian Country
health capacity
- Prioritize area for development and resource allocation
- Advocate for resources and policy on behalf of Tribes and public
health
- Assess readiness for tribal public health accreditation
- Identify technical assistance and quality improvement needs
NONE

National Health
Federal Agency Interview Survey (NHIS)
(0920-0222)

Federal Agency

National Health and
Nutrition Examination
Survey (NHANES)
(0920-0237)

No meaningful reports or surveys found on PIHOA website
The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) has monitored the
health of the nation since 1957. NHIS data on a broad range of
health topics are collected through personal household interviews.
For over 50 years, the U.S. Census Bureau has been the data
collection agent for the National Health Interview Survey. Survey
results have been instrumental in providing data to track health
status, health care access, and progress toward achieving national
health objectives.

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a
program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional
status of adults and children in the United States. 5000 persons per
year are surveyed. persons in this survey are from a broad range of
age groups and racial/ethnic backgrounds. Each participant
represents approximately 50,000 other U.S. residents.

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Local

Local

HIV

Obesity,
Nutrition,
Physical Activity
and Food Safety

Health Status & Limitations
Utilization of health care
Injuries
Health Insurance
Access to care
Selected health conditions
Health Behaviors
Immunizations

Selected Diseases
Nutrition Monitoring
Environmental exposures
Children's growth &
development
Infectious disease
Overweight & diabetes
Respiratory diseases
Hypertention & cholesterol
Vision & hearing

http://www.cdc.g
ov/nchs/data/info
sheets/infosheet_
summary1.pdf

http://www.cdc.g
ov/nchs/nhanes.h
tm

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Appendix B Summary of existing data collection activities (with OMB numbers)

Organization

CDC

CDC

CDC

CDC

CDC

10/29/2010

Division

OSELS/NCHS

Category

Federal Agency

Database/Survey Name

National Survey of
Family Growth
(0920-0314)

Database/Survey Description

The National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) gathers information
on family life, marriage and divorce, pregnancy, infertility, use of
contraception, and men's and women's health. The survey results
are used by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and
others to plan health services and health education programs, and
to do statistical studies of families, fertility, and health. 5000
persons of all ages are surveyed per year.

OSELS/NCHS

The National Vital Statistics System is the oldest and most successful
example of inter-governmental data sharing in Public Health and the
shared relationships, standards, and procedures form the
National Vital Statistics mechanism by which NCHS collects and disseminates the Nation's
Federal Agency
System
(0920-0213) official vital statistics. These data are provided through contracts
between NCHS and vital registration systems operated in the various
jurisdictions legally responsible for the registration of vital events –
births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and fetal deaths.

OSELS/NCHS

Federal Agency

The National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) is a national
survey designed to meet the need for objective, reliable information
about the provision and use of ambulatory medical care services in
the United States. Findings are based on a sample of visits to nonfederal employed office-based physicians who are primarily engaged
in direct patient care. 35,000 patients, 1200 physicians in office
based practices, 280 physicians or mid-level providers from 95
community health centers are included in survey.

OSELS/NCHS

The National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS) is
designed to collect data on the utilization and provision of
National Hospital
ambulatory care services in hospital emergency and outpatient
Ambulatory Care Survey departments. Findings are based on a national sample of visits to the
Federal Agency
(part of NHCS) (0920emergency departments and outpatient departments of
0278)
noninstitutional general and short-stay hospitals. 100,000 patient
visits, 360 hospitals with EDs, outpatient departments, or
ambulatory surgery centers are included in survey.

OSELS/NCHS

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for
Health Statistics (NCHS) is conducting a new study of residential care
communities. The National Survey of Residential Care Facilities
National Survey of
(NSRCF) is a first ever survey of residential care providers. Included
Residential Care
are residential care facilities; assisted living residences; board and
Federal Agency
Facilities (part of NHCS) care homes; congregate care; enriched housing programs; homes for
(0920-0780)
the aged; personal care homes; and shared housing establishments
that are licensed, registered, listed, certified, or otherwise regulated
by a state. NSRCF is designed to produce national estimates of these
places and their residents.

National Ambulatory
Medical Care Survey
(part of NHCS)
(0920-0234)

State, Local
Winnable Battles
(County), Tribal,
Addressed*
or Territorial

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Local

HIV
Teen Pregnancy

Teen Pregnancy

Public Health
Infrastructure
Elements**

Other Health Indicators

Source of
Information

Comments

Contraception & Sterilization
Teenage sexual activity &
pregnancy
Family planning and
unintended pregnancy
http://www.cdc.g
Infertility, adoption,
ov/nsfg/
breastfeeding
Marriage, divorce and
cohabitation
Fatherhood involvement
HIV risk behavior
Birth rates
Birthweight
Teen & nonmarital births
Pregnancy Outcomes
Method of delivery
Preterm delivery
Multiple births
Infant mortality
Life expectancy
Causes of death
Occupational mortality

http://www.cdc.g
ov/nchs/nvss.htm

HAI

Patient characteristics/clinical
management
More research
Demographics, diagnoses,
requried to
procedures, medications
http://www.cdc.g determine if
Provider/clinician
ov/nchs/ahcd.htm
HAI is
characteristics
addressed in
Specialty, practice size,
survey results
ownership
Use of EMR

Local

HAI

Patient characteristics
More research
Demographics, length of stay
requried to
Diagnoses and treatment
http://www.cdc.g determine if
Facility characteristics
ov/nchs/ahcd.htm
HAI is
Specialty volume
addressed in
Use of EMR
survey results

Local

HAI
Obesity,
Nutrition,
Physical Activity
and Food Safety

Patient characteristics
More research
Health status and functioning,
requried to
services required
http://www.cdc.g determine if
Facility characteristics
ov/nchs/nsrcf.htm
HAI is
Physican structure and
addressed in
environment, staffing
survey results

Local

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Appendix B Summary of existing data collection activities (with OMB numbers)

Organization

CDC

CDC

CDC

CDC

Department of
Commerce

Department of
Commerce

10/29/2010

Division

OSELS/NCHS

OSELS/NCHS

OSELS/NCHS

OSELS/NCHS

US Census Bureau

US Census Bureau

Category

Federal Agency

Database/Survey Name

Database/Survey Description

National Home and
Hospice Care Survey
(part of NHCS)
(0920-0298)

The 2007 National Home and Hospice Care Survey (NHHCS) is one in
a continuing series of nationally representative sample surveys of
U.S. home health and hospice agencies. It is designed to provide
descriptive information on home health and hospice agencies, their
staffs, their services, and their patients. NHHCS was first conducted
in 1992 and was repeated in 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, and 2000, and
most recently in 2007.

Federal Agency

The National Nursing Home Survey (NNHS) is a continuing series of
national sample surveys of nursing homes, their residents, and their
staff. Although each of these surveys emphasized different topics,
National Nursing Home
they all provided some common basic information about nursing
Survey (part of NHCS)
homes, their residents, and their staff. All nursing homes included in
(0920-0353)
this survey had at least three beds and were either certified (by
Medicare or Medicaid) or had a state license to operate as a nursing
home.

Federal Agency

The National Immunization Survey (NIS) is sponsored by the
National Center for Immunizations and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)
National Immunization
and conducted jointly by NCIRD and the National Center for Health
Survey--Current
Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The
Population Survey
NIS is a list-assisted random-digit-dialing telephone survey followed
Supplement
(0920by a mailed survey to children’s immunization providers that began
0045)
data collection in April 1994 to monitor childhood immunization
coverage.

State, Local
Winnable Battles
(County), Tribal,
Addressed*
or Territorial

Other Health Indicators

Source of
Information

Comments

Local

HAI

Patient characteristics
More research
Demographics, diagnoses,
requried to
medications, functional status, http://www.cdc.g
determine if
services received
ov/nchs/nhhcs.ht
HAI is
Facility characteristics: size,
m
addressed in
ownership, staffing, services
survey results
provided

Local

HAI
Obesity,
Nutrition,
Physical Activity
and Food Safety

More research
requried to
Resident level: Health status determine if
medications, hospitalization http://www.cdc.g
HAI & Physical
Facility level: staffing
ov/nchs/nnhs.htm
Activity is
characteristics, practices
addressed in
survey results

Immunization of preschool
children & adolescents
Demographic characteristics
Family resources data
Health care utilization
Barriers to care

Local

Federal Agency

The State and Local Area Integrated Telephone Survey (SLAITS)
collects important health care data at State and local levels. This
State & Local Area
data collection mechanism was developed by the National Center for
Integrated Telephone
Health Statistics (NCHS) of the Centers for Disease Control and
Survey
Prevention (CDC). It supplements current national data collection
(0920-0406)
strategies by providing in-depth State and local area data to meet
various program and policy needs in an ever-changing health care
system.

Federal Agency

Small Area Health
Insurance Estimates
(SAHIE) Data

The Census Bureau's Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE)
program produces estimates of health insurance coverage for states
and all counties. These data are estimates of health insurance
coverage by age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, and income categories at
the state level and by age, sex, and income categories at the county
level.

County, State

Federal Agency

Current Population
Survey Tobacco Use
Supplement (2006 to
the present)

This is a national survey that is conducted to obtain information
about changes in America's use of tobacco products as well as to
understand public attitudes about smoking. The universe for this
survey are persons eligible for basic CPS.

State

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Public Health
Infrastructure
Elements**

http://www.cdc.g
ov/nis/

Demographics characteristics
Family resources data
Health care utilization
Functioning
Unmet needs
Medical home
http://www.cdc.g
Conditions
ov/nchs/slaits.htm
Type of adoption
Adoption services
Family dynamics
Foster care experience
Child well-being indicators

State, Local

http://www.data.
gov/raw/2073

Tobacco Use

http://www.data.
gov/tools/2174

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Appendix B Summary of existing data collection activities (with OMB numbers)

Organization

USDA

USDA

USDA

Division

Food and Nutrition
Service

Food and Nutrition
Service

Food and Nutrition
Service

Category

Database/Survey Name

National School Lunch
Assistance Program
Federal Agency
Participation and Meals
Served Data

Federal Agency

Federal Agency

Database/Survey Description

State, Local
Winnable Battles
(County), Tribal,
Addressed*
or Territorial

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted
meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and
residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced,
low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. Information in
this dataset consists of participation, lunches served, cash payments
provided to states, and cost of commodities.

Public Health
Infrastructure
Elements**

Other Health Indicators

Source of
Information

Local

Obesity,
Nutrition,
Physical Activity
and Food Safety

http://www.data.
gov/raw/2457

Women, Infants, and
Children (WIC)
Participating and Cost
Data

This dataset contains monthly data for the current fiscal year for
each WIC State agency. There are currently 90 WIC State agencies:
the 50 geographic states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico,
Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Marianas, and
34 Indian tribal organizations (ITO's). The dataset contains number
of Pregnant Women, Breastfeeding Women, Postpartum Women,
Total Women, Infants and children participating in the WIC program
and the associated food and administrative cost

Local

Obesity,
Nutrition,
Physical Activity
and Food Safety,
Teen Pregnancy

http://www.data.
gov/raw/2028

Child and Adult Care
Food Participation,
Meals, and Cost Data

Child and Adult Care Food Participation plays a vital role in
improving the quality of day care for children and elderly adults by
making care more affordable for many low-income families. Through
CACFP, nearly 3 million children and 90,000 adults receive nutritious
meals and snacks each day as part of the day care they receive. The
data set contains participation; meals served, and cash payments to
states

Local

Obesity,
Nutrition,
Physical Activity
and Food Safety

http://www.data.
gov/raw/2633

Comments

*Winnable Battles: Tobacco Use, Nutrition/Obesity, HIV, Healthcare Associated Infections, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Teen Pregnancy
**Public Health Infrastructure Elements: Public Health Policy and Public Health Law, Health IT and Communications Infrastructure, Workforce and Systems Development, Public Health Finance, Partnerships

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