I need to: | Example questions: | Resources to consider: |
To find health statistics and demographic data. | What percentage of children in the U.S. are overweight or obese? Is Michigan making good progress on improving childhood immunization rates? |
Michigan's Open Data Portal
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To find international data, statistics and background information. |
What percent of Botswana's rural population has access to water? What is the average life expectancy for a woman in India? |
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To find health disparities and health education information. |
How many people identified a hospital, emergency room, or clinic as their primary source of care? What kinds of interventions have been implemented to reduce new cases of chronic kidney disease?
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National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports
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To find relevant information about the people who make up a community. |
What states have the largest Asian-American population? Is Michigan's divorce rate higher than the national average? |
U.S. Community Health Research Guide: Populations Office of Minority Health Data & Statistics
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To do a basic literature search. | What research is being done on improving access to healthcare for senior citizens? |
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