
Health
CHID Online: The Combined Health Information Database
http://www.cdc.gov/
Locate information on health topics, scientific data and statistics on disease rates, birth defects, and more.
Child Trends
http://www.childtrends.org/
Throughout the country, state and local governments and private organizations are using child and youth indicators to monitor needs, assess progress, hold themselves accountable, and plan for the future. Useful resources include publications, web sites, and listservs; contact information is provided.
Healthfinder.gov
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this site is a gateway to reliable health information for the general public. Online publications, clearinghouses, databases, support groups, and not-for-profit organizations are all included.
KIDS COUNT Data Book: 2000: State Profiles of Child Well-Being
http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/kc2000
Sponsored by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, this compilation of child-related data can be downloaded to meet various criteria as well as produce custom graphs, maps, and rankings.
Health Resources
http://www.wku.edu/Info/General/TTAS/health/index.htm
From the Region IV Training and Technical Services pages at Western Kentucky University, this resource offers a great selection of dental, general, infant and children, medication, and nutrition sites.