Overview

The compilation of data sets available through WNYCHPI are record level data sets that are available for further analysis. These are mostly public access data sets. These data sets, related reports and prepared tables are available through the links supplied.

The data sets that we work with frequently have been organized according to the following focus areas:

Behavioral
Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Expanded Risk Factor Surveillance System (Expanded BRFSS)
Western New York Health Risks Assessment (WNYHRA)

Population
U.S. Census
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)
National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS/NHMCS)

Hospital & Ambulatory
Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS)
 

In addition, we've listed a number of useful data reports which provide demographic and health statistics on a county, state and national level. These data reports include prepared summaries that utilize a variety of data sources.