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Environmental Disease Statistics
The resources on this page include links to environmental disease data. In the table below are common disease websites and specific searches within the library's catalog for books and e-books.
For more generalized health data websites, see the Find Epidemiology Statistics page.
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Place and HealthThe landing page for the Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP) that uses geospatial science, analysis, technology, and visualization to examine the relationship between place and health.
- CDC National Environmental Public Health Tracking NetworkThe Tracking Network combines environmental data for national, state, and city sources on environments and hazards, health effects, and population health.
- CDC Notifiable Noninfectious Disease Data Tables (NNDSS)A landing page of data and statistics links of noninfectious diseases. Find data tables on lead surveillance, carbon monoxide, foodborne outbreaks, pesticide-related conditions, silicosis, waterborne disease, and cancer.
Websites:
- AirNow Maps and DataExplore the US Air Quality Index interactive maps for current and historical air quality, and find wildfire data.
- CDC Environmental Public Health Tracking air Quality (Outdoor) DataFind data compiled through a partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA).
- Environmental Protection Agency Air DataOutdoor air quality data landing page from the EPA. Includes interactive maps, data visualization tools, summary reports, and technical reports.
- Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Benefits Mapping and Analysis Program - Community Edition (BenMAP)A computer program to calculate the number and economic value of air pollution-related deaths and illnesses.
- WHO Global Health Observatory - Ambient Air PollutionExplore global reports on ambient air pollution including exposure, burden of disease, and death.
- WHO Noncommunicable Diseases Data PortalExplore data by country on noncommunicable diseases and risk factors. Subjects include air pollution, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes, alcohol use, obesity, physical inactivity, and tobacco use. Data portal is created by the World Health Organization.
Books & E-Books:
Air QualityPerform a search in the catalog for materials related to this topic.
Websites:
- CDC Health and Heat TrackerThe Health and Heat Tracker provides local heat and health information. Find current and archived data including daily heat-related illnesses, weekly heat-related illness, and heat and worker health.
- Office of Climate Change and Health Equity - Climate and Health Outlook PortalView the latest climate-related hazards forecasted in the US by using an interactive map. Hazard information is updated monthly and include county-level information on heat, wildfire, and drought.
Books & E-books:
- Climate ChangePerform a search in the catalog for materials related to this topic.
Websites:
- CDC National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental ChemicalsThe landing page for the National Exposure Report, a series of assessments of the United States population's exposure to environmental chemicals. The page links to biomonitoring data tables.
- National Poison Data System (NPDS)The National Poison Data System (NPDS) is the data warehouse for the nation’s 55 poison centers, uploaded in near real time. Each poison center submits de-identified case data to NPDS after providing necessary poison exposure management and information services to callers. Explore interactive visualizations and request data.
Books & E-books:
- ToxicityPerform a search in the catalog for materials related to this topic.
Websites:
- CDC National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS)Search data from reports of foodborne and waterborne disease outbreaks and intestinal disease outbreaks spread by contact with environmental sources, infected people/animals, and other means.
- CDC Waterborne Disease and Outbreak Surveillance System (WBDOSS)WBDOSS is the primary source of data concerning the scope and health effects of waterborne disease outbreaks in the US. Find data on diseases associated with recreational water, drinking water, and environmental and undetermined exposures to water.
Books & E-books:
- Water Pollution or ContaminationPerform a search in the catalog for materials related to this topic.