Data Resources for Maternal and Child Health
American Community Survey
The American Community Survey (ACS) helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand the changes taking place in their communities. It is the premier source for detailed population and housing information about our nation.
Behavioral Health Barometer: Texas
The Behavioral Health Barometer report for Texas originates from the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ), who maintains several data collection systems and surveys on key topics in U.S. behavioral health, including the following:
- The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, which measures behavioral health indicators across the United States.
- The Behavioral Health Services Information System, which collects information on the U.S. behavioral health treatment system and connects people with substance use and mental health treatment through the Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator.
Child Trends DataBank
The Child Trends DataBank is an online resource for indicators of child and family well-being and associated measures. The DataBank includes close to 100 population-based measures, covering the domains of health and safety, child care and education, and behaviors linked to positive and negative well-being.
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a program of the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, believes in a future where everyone has opportunities to be healthy and to thrive. The Rankings are unique in their ability to measure the health of nearly every county in all 50 states, and are complemented by guidance, tools, and resources designed to accelerate community learning and action.
DFPS Death Certificate Files
This data is used by Title V Needs Assessment to review abuse/neglect related deaths.
DSHS Healthy Texas Mothers & Babies Databook
This Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) webpage provides Texas data on infant mortality, prematurity, low birth weight and more.
Feeding America
Feeding America provides data about hunger and poverty in Texas.
KIDS COUNT
The KIDS COUNT Data Center allows you to browse data one indicator at a time. To view any number of indicators for a particular geographical area at once, you can create a custom report.
Oral Health Basic Screening Survey
DSHS conducts surveys of school children and analyzes oral health data from other surveys conducted throughout Texas to produce data for partners and stakeholders.
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
This DSHS survey provides Texas data relating to identifying and monitoring selected maternal experiences before, during, and after pregnancy.
School Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) Survey
The overall goal of SPAN is to establish a surveillance system to monitor the prevalence of obesity in school-aged children in Texas. This surveillance system allows researchers to identify and track trends in childhood obesity. In addition, SPAN identifies factors in Texas students that may underlie obesity, including dietary behaviors, nutrition knowledge and attitudes, and physical activity.
Texas Asthma Control Program
This DSHS resource provides information on asthma prevalence and hospitalization information, as well as fact sheets for Texas.
Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
This is a DSHS resource that provides data about risk behaviors, situations, pre-existing health conditions, and the use of preventative services that impact the health of Texas residents.
Texas Demographic Center
This website is the official source of Texas demographics.
Texas School Survey of Substance Use
The Texas School Survey of Drug and Alcohol Use is an annual collection of self-reported tobacco, alcohol, inhalant, and substance use (both licit and illicit) data from students throughout the state of Texas.
Texas Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
This DSHS survey provides data about health risk behaviors among Texas high school students.
Your GPS for TX Health Care Coverage
This website is a guide to enrolling in and keeping health coverage - and it provides resources to help anyone who is stuck along the way.