Many of these are government produced. Some are available no where else, and only some are full text. The database receives only quarterly updates. The HCFA is the arm of the government that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and child health programs. This site features information about these programs as well as such innovations as managed care, and supplemental insurance programs.
Information is designed for a variety of users.
Choose a topic from a table of contents or use the site's search engine. This attractively laid out site, offers a wealth of health and disease statistics available through the alphabetically arranged Fast-stats, the Data Warehouse, or the NCHS' own search engine. The site includes links to information on chemical and radiation safety, risk and disaster management, computer and human interaction, among many other topics. Their site features, information on infectious disease, prevention programs, international statistics, and links to other public health resources. Back to the top of the page.