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Other Data

When doing surveillance, other data about the population is helpful to explore possible trends in environmental health. Census data for example can provide information about population income, race or occupation which might also play a role in a higher incidence of disease of a particular area.

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Annual statewide telephone surveillance system designed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that monitors factors contributing to the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. New York State's BRFSS sample represents the non-institutionalized adult household population, aged 18 years and older.

Data source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Dates: Varies
Geographical area: NY State
Comments: There are potential sources of error associated with a telephone survey. People without telephone service or who live in non-residential settings such as military bases or nursing homes are not included. Because estimates are based on results from a sample of the population that is interviewed, there may be some error in the estimate if the sample does not closely resemble the population from which it is taken.

U.S. Census American Factfinder

Accesses data from the Censuses of Population and Housing, the American Community Survey, and the Economic Census. Users can search Census databases and create customized tables (or download to spreadsheets) or create maps.

Data source: 2000 Census
Dates: 2000
Geographical area: State, county, city, town, census tract, census block group, census block, congressional district, metropolitan statistical area, ZIP code tabulation area (3-digit and 5 digit)

New York State Office of Real Property Services Municipal Profiles

This web site provides information on property including tax rates and levy data, equalization information, distribution of parcels by property class, assessment of equity statistics, median sales, etc. Searchable by various levels of geography.

Data source: NYS Office of Real Property Services
Dates: varies
Geographical area: State, county, city, town, village

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)

NHANES is a population-based survey designed to collect information on the health and nutrition of the civilian non-institutionalized U.S. population. It has two components: a home interview and health tests that are done in a mobile exam center. Data from NHANES have been used to create and update the U.S. pediatric growth charts, to set national baseline estimates for cholesterol levels and blood pressure, and to provide information on obesity, use of dietary supplements, osteoporosis, etc.

Data source: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
Dates: 2003-2004
Geographical area: United States