Welcome to MCH Data Connect

The purpose of this website is to provide public health professionals, researchers, policy makers, and students with a comprehensive catalog of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) data sets, interactive tools, and other resources.

For questions, comments, and suggestions related to MCH Data Connect or a specific resource- please email us at mchdataconnect@gmail.com

Please note that some terms you will see on this website are unique to the cataloging service, Dataverse; MCH Data Connect uses them differently. Please reference the User Guide below for a glossary of terms. Please note that interactive tools, datasets, and reports are referred to as “resources.”

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Data Resources

Data resources described in this catalog include data sets, statistics, interactive tables and maps, and databases.

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Topic Folders

On the left side of the homepage, the Topic Folders section provides a list of broad categories included in MCH Data Connect Clicking on a folder (or subfolder) will result in a list of resources that are related to the topic. These folders offer a starting place for your search. You can narrow your search further by performing either of the two searching techniques mentioned below.

Basic Search

Locate the Search Studies highlighted box below. Leave Cataloging Information as the default basic search command. To search, enter the keyword, topic or area of interest in field box (next to Cataloging Information) to obtain a list of resources that apply to your search.

Advanced Search

Click on the Advanced Search link located on the right hand side of the Search Studies box. From the Search Scope drop down lists, choose either Keyword, Abstract, or Geographic Unit (these are the most detailed fields used by MCH Data Connect). If entering Geographic Unit- please enter one of the following: International, U.S. national, U.S. regional, U.S. state, U.S. county, U.S. city.

Accessing Resources

Once the search is completed, a list of resources will appear. The first line provides a brief summary of the resource. To get more information (including producer, background, user functionality, and data sources) about the specific resource, click on the underlined/ blue hyperlinked title. Once the resource description is opened, click on the link that says “Click here to access data from site” to go directly to the resource's web page.

Glossary

Some terms you will see on this website are unique to the cataloging service, Dataverse; MCH Data Connect uses them differently. Please see below for a glossary of terms you will find at this resource catalog. Please note that interactive tools, datasets, and reports are referred to as “resources.”
Terms
Dataverse, the program used to develop MCH Data Connect
Study, resource containing relevant public health data and/or information
Collection, broad categories into which resources have been classified
How to Cite, used as the resource title by MCH Data Connect
Study Global ID, unique code given to each resource
Producer, the agency or entity that produces and maintains the resource
Deposit Date, date when resource was added to MCH Data Connect
Provenance, will always be MCH Data Connect
Abstract and Scope, contains resource summary and geographic unit information
Abstract, summary of the resource
Background, information about the purpose and development of the resource
User Functionality, what users can do with the data (i.e. download, customize charts)
Data Notes, information about data sources, years and samples (if applicable)
Abstract Date, month and year that resource was added to MCH Data Connect
Keyword, specific variables, topics, or words that the resource addresses/encompasses
Geographic Unit, level at which data is available
Title, name of specific resource
Keyword Vocabulary, “link:” clicking on “link” will take user to an external website related to the keyword term.
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Who's Where in the United States Database
May 5, 2011
2009, "Who's Where in the United States Database", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/VYK0UV, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can find out where different groups of foreign-born populations are living in the United States. Background The Who’s Where in the United States Database is maintained by the Migration Policy Institute. This website allows users to search the distribution of the foreign-born living in the United States. User Functionality Users can search the...
Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS)
May 5, 2011
2009, "Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS)", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/N8EMXE, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can customize reports and download data, charts and graphs regarding injury related data in the United States. Background WISQARS (Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System) is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is a database system that reports injury-related data. There are three fatal report forma...
Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance (WoRLD)
May 5, 2011
2009, "Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance (WoRLD)", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/BZLCGI, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can download tables, graphs and figures pertaining to occupation-related respiratory diseases. Background The Work-Related Lung Disease (WoRLD) Surveillance System is operated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and maintained by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). WoRLD provides data for occ...
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)
May 5, 2011
2009, "Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/ULCFIP, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can download data sets and fact sheets regarding youth risk behaviors such as, physical activity, smoking and drug use, and sexual behaviors. Background The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) is a national school-based survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state, territorial, tribal...
United States Cancer Statistics (USCS)
May 4, 2011
2009, "United States Cancer Statistics (USCS)", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/JBJVUW, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can download the data set and static graphs, tables and charts regarding cancers in the United States. Background The United States Cancer Statistics is web-based report created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in partnership with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the North American Association of Central Cancer Regist...
Transfer Income Model (TRIM3)
May 4, 2011
2009, "Transfer Income Model (TRIM3)", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/U4TJEO, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can download reports and access a simulation model of the effect of major governmental tax, transfer and health programs on the U.S. population at the individual, family, state and national level. Background The Transfer Income Model, version 3 (TRIM3) is a microsimulation model developed and maintained by the Urban Institute and is funded pr...
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
May 4, 2011
2009, "United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/KXIKMC, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can obtain demographic, maternal and child health, and development information regarding countries with whom UNICEF works. Background UNICEF (United Nations Children Fund) is a non-governmental agency that works with governments, national and international agencies and communities to reduce the cycle of poverty in more than 150 countries and...
Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP)
Apr 27, 2011
2009, "Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP)", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/KT0BLW, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can view and download data pertaining to employment, income, and program participation of American households. Topics include: child care, program participation, health care utilization, health care costs, disability, school enrollment, and taxes. Background The United States Census Bureau conducts the Survey of Income and Program Participati...
State School Health Policy Database
Apr 27, 2011
2009, "State School Health Policy Database", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/2CCEAK, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can view brief descriptions of laws and policies pertaining to the health of students Topics include: wellness policy, health education curriculum, school meal programs, physical activity, emergency response, bullying, and facility safety, among others. Background The State School Health Policy Database was developed by the National Associati...
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
Apr 27, 2011
2009, "Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/1YIVWY, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Data and reports on the federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program are available to view or download. Information includes expenditures, amounts of assistance and recipient characteristics. Background Temporary Assistance to Needy Families is housed within the Office of Family Assistance at the Administration for Children and Families....
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