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We Support a Healthier Future - Healthy People 2020

National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - NCHS

Organization URL(s)

cdcinfo@cdc.gov
www.cdc.gov/nchs/

Other Contact Information

3311 Toledo Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782

800-232-4636 (Voice - Toll-free)
301-458-4000 (Voice, NCHS Public Affairs Office )

Description

As the Nation's principal health statistics agency, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) compiles statistical information to guide actions and policies to improve the health of the American people. NCHS is a unique public resource for health information - a critical element of public health and health policy. NCHS collects data from birth and death records, medical records, interview surveys, and through direct physical exams and laboratory testing. NCHS is a key element of our national public health infrastructure, providing important surveillance information that helps identify and address critical health problems.

Online Resources

Where to Write for Vital Records
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm

Print Resources

Most of NCHS’ printed publications published since late 1994 are available on the web in electronic format using Adobe Acrobat .PDF (TM) file format. To order paper copies of available publications, go to http://wwwn.cdc.gov/pubs/nchs.aspx.