Data & Research Resources

DATA AND RESEARCH RESOURCES

The Nassau County Department of Health Office of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Planning and Planning supports the collection and dissemination of health data for public health research and education.
 

Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)

The 2022-2024 Community Health Assessment (CHA) and the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) are comprehensive reports of the health status of Nassau County that contains the most recently available data with analysis and narrative: Nassau County DOH CHA_CHIP 2022-2024. The Nassau County Work Plan reflects collaborative efforts to address selected NYS Prevention Agenda strategies: Nassau County CHIP Work Plan 2022-2024.

To access the Long Island Community Health Assessment survey, click here Headline.

Annual Reports:

Nassau County Department of Health 2018 Annual Report (PDF)

Nassau County Department of Health 2017 Annual Report (PDF)

Nassau County Department of Health 2016 Annual Report (PDF)

Nassau County Department of Health 2015 Annual Report (PDF)

Nassau County Department of Health 2014 Annual Report (PDF)

Nassau County Department of Health 2013 Annual Report (PDF)

Nassau County Department of Health 2012 Annual Report (PDF)


Data Dashboards:

Dashboards offer a means of visualizing data in public health that can highlight important patterns, guide quality-improvement efforts, and improve health outcomes.

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Tuberculosis Reports:

Tuberculosis in Nassau County, 2022 Brief (PDF)

Epidemiology of Tuberculosis 2021 (PDF)

Tuberculosis in Nassau County, 2021 Brief (PDF)

Tuberculosis in Nassau County, 2020 Brief (PDF)

Tuberculosis in Nassau County, 2019 Brief (PDF)

Tuberculosis in Nassau County, 2018 Brief (PDF)

Tuberculosis in Nassau County, 2017 Brief (PDF)

Tuberculosis in Nassau County, 2016 Brief (PDF)

Tuberculosis in Nassau County, 2015 Brief (PDF)

Tuberculosis in Nassau County, 2014 Brief (PDF)

Epidemiology of Tuberculosis 2015 (PDF)

STDs

STDs in Nassau County, 2023 Snapshot (PDF)

STDs in Nassau County, 2021 Snapshot (PDF)

STDs in Nassau County, 2020 Snapshot (PDF)

STDs in Nassau County, 2017 Snapshot (PDF)

Tickborne Diseases

Tickborne Diseases in Nassau County 2011-2022

Demographic Data


US Census ­- The Census Bureau of the United States Department of Commerce is the single most comprehensive source of demographic, social and economic data for US populations. Information can be obtained down to the zip code and census tract level. Enter the site at Census website

Health Data

Long Island Health Collaborative - The Long Island Health Collaborative is a partnership of Long Island's hospitals, county health departments, health providers, community-based social and human service organizations, academic institutions, health plans, local government, and the business sector, all engaged in improving the health of Long Islanders. Additional data resources pertaining to Nassau County, Long Island can be accessed through this website under the Member Resources tab. Health Collaboration Website

CDC WONDER - The Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemologic Research (WONDER) site provides a single point of access to the many public health reports and data sets prepared and maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC). Subjects include leading causes of death, health risk behaviors, injury control and occupational health. Most data is on the national level, but state and some limited local data is available. CDC Wonder Website.

NYS Datasets and Dashboards – Vist NYS Department of Health for available datasets as well as dashboards for available analyses. 

State of New York | Open Data Health | State of New York (ny.gov)

Data & Reports (ny.gov)

Alzheimer's Disease: The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center supplies information, research, and publications about Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center Website

Asthma: The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology offers both patient and professional information as well as physician referrals. American Academy of Allergy Asthma Website

Cancer:  The American Cancer Society provides information about types of cancer, programs and services and researchInformation and Resources about Cancer: Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate, Skin | American Cancer Society Website.

Heart Disease: The American Heart Association provides links to warning signs of heart disease and stroke, professional data, information on CPR training, and advice on healthy lifestyles. American Heart Association Website

The National Library of Medicine's MEDLINEplus has "extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over 600 diseases and conditions. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia, a medical dictionary and health information in Spanish." National Library of Medicine's Website

Research and Public Health Organization Websites


Resources For Community Engagement

Nassau County Department of Health understands the importance of engaging the communities in which it works. As part of this commitment, NCDOH shares such resources with other organizations and community members, so as to enable all members of the populous to take charge of their own health. Provided below are resources for community engagement. In addition, departmental liaisons with expertise in community-engaged public health are available for consultation. The general contact information for these liaisons is listed below.

Centers for Disease Control/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: "Principles of Community Engagement," available in both English and Spanish

Centers for Disease Control/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

Public Health Institute: Center for Collaborative Planning

Collaboration for Impact: "The Collective Impact Framework"


Other Resources and Planning Methods

NYSACHO
The New York State Association of County Health Officials (NYSACHO) serves as an advocate for public health in New York State and provides education and training programs. New York State Association of County Health Officials Website

MMWR
The CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report contains provisional health data based on weekly reports submitted by state health departments. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Website

PubMed
The National Library of Medicine's PubMed provides access to over 11 million MEDLINE citations some of which provide full text articles. National Library of Medicine's PubMed Website