Introduction to CDC's National Center for Health Statistics

APHA Scientific Session and Event Listing

Robert Weinzimer, MA, National Center for Health Statistics, 3311 Toledo Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782, 301-458-4565, rweinzimer@cdc.gov

Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to

identify major data systems of NCHS and describe data collection methods and survey content;
describe examples of analytic uses of data sets;
understand the complexities of data sets and assess appropriate statistical methods for analysis of data; and
identify how to access data and documentation from NCHS.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No