NCHS Dataline

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, launched a data visualization initiative, Health, United States Spotlight. NCHS also maintains a data visualization gallery on its Web site with the latest data on current topics shown in infographics for e...

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Published in:Public health reports (1974) 2016-07, Vol.131 (4), p.628-629
Main Author: Smith, Sandra S.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Awards & honors
Disease prevention
Government agencies
Initiatives
Madans, Jennifer
NCHS Dataline
Public health
Web site design
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Summary:The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, launched a data visualization initiative, Health, United States Spotlight. NCHS also maintains a data visualization gallery on its Web site with the latest data on current topics shown in infographics for easy access and interpretation. The Vital Statistics Rapid Release program uses preliminary data to provide timely information for surveillance; the latest release covers July-September 2015. NCHS Associate for Science Jennifer Madans received the Population Association of America's 2016 Excellence in Public Service Award.
ISSN:0033-3549
1468-2877
DOI:10.1177/0033354916662229