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Children's Health Care Quality Measures Core Set Technical Assistance and Analytic Support Program. 2014. Strategies for using vital records to measure quality of care in Medicaid and CHIP programs. Baltimore, MD: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 11 pp. (Technical assistance brief; no. 4)

Annotation: This technical assistance brief discusses strategies for accessing vital records for quality measurement and improvement efforts related maternal and infant health care in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. The brief also gives guidance and describes resources available to states for linking vital records and Medicaid/CHIP data to increase states' capacity to report two measures in the core set of children's health care quality measures: low birth weight rate and Cesarean section rate.

Contact: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244, Telephone: (877) 267-2323 Secondary Telephone: (410) 786-3000 Fax: Web Site: https://www.cms.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Cesarean section, Children', Data linkage, Low birthweight, Measures, Medicaid, Program improvement, Public health infrastructure, Quality assurance, Resources for professionals, Technical assistance, Vital statistics, s Health Insurance Program

Mathews TJ, MacDorman MF. 2013. Infant mortality statistics from the 2010 period linked birth/infant death data set. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics, 33 pp. (National vital statistics reports; v. 62, no. 8)

Annotation: This report presents data on infants under age 1 who died in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or Guam during 2010. The report presents infant mortality data by race and Hispanic origin of the mother, birthweight, period of gestation, sex of infant, plurality, maternal age, live-birth order, mother's marital status, mother's place of birth, age at death, and underlying cause of death. Information on trends in infant mortality and on causes of infant death are included.

Contact: National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3311 Toledo Road, Room 5419, Hyattsville, MD 20782, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 Fax: (301) 458-4020 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs Available from the website.

Keywords: Infant mortality, Population surveillance, Statistical data, Trends, Vital statistics

MacDorman MF, Kirmeyer SE, Wilson EC. 2012. Fetal and perinatal mortality, United States, 2006. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics, 14 pp. (National vital statistics reports; v. 60, no. 8)

Annotation: This report presents fetal and perinatal mortality data by maternal age, marital status, race, Hispanic origin, and state of residence, as well as by fetal birthweight, gestational age, plurality, and sex. Trends in fetal and perinatal mortality are also examined.

Contact: National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3311 Toledo Road, Room 5419, Hyattsville, MD 20782, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 Fax: (301) 458-4020 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs Available from the website.

Keywords: Fetal death, Perinatal health, Population surveillance, Pregnancy loss, Trends, Vital statistics

Annie E. Casey Foundation and Population Reference Bureau. 2003. Kids Count pocket guide: Latino children—State-level measures of child well-being from the 2000 Census. Baltimore, MD: Annie E. Casey Foundation, 24 pp.

Annotation: This pocket guide compares statistics between Latino and non-Hispanic white children in each state to assess gaps in economic, educational, and social well-being. Topics also include demographics, families and households, income and poverty, employment, and neighborhood characteristics. The guide concludes with a description of the Kids Count program and a list of primary contacts for state Kids Count projects.

Contact: Annie E. Casey Foundation, 701 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 547-6600 Fax: (410) 547-6624 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.aecf.org Available at no charge; also available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Education, Hispanic Americans, Socioeconomic factors, Vital statistics

National Center for Health Statistics. 2002. Summary statistics from the National Survey of Early Childhood Health, 2000. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics, 27 pp. (Vital and health statistics: Series 15, Data from special surveys; no. 3)

Annotation: This report presents statistics from the 2000 National Survey of Early Childhood Health (NSECH) on selected measures for children 4 to 35 months of age. Topics covered include usual source of care, parental perceptions of pediatric care, interactions with health care providers, family acitivities, home safety, parental and child health, financial welfare, and barriers to care. Additional information is provided on survey methodology and demographic and household information. Tables provide extensive statistical data throughout the report. References are provided.

Contact: National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3311 Toledo Road, Room 5419, Hyattsville, MD 20782, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 Fax: (301) 458-4020 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs Available at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: DHHS (PHS) 2002-1164; ISBN 0-8406-0581-1.

Keywords: Child care, Child health, Child safety, Economic factors, Families, Health care utilization, Surveys, Vital statistics, Young children

Berg C, Danel I, Atrash H, Zane S, Bartlett L, eds. 2001. Strategies to reduce pregnancy-related deaths: From identification and review to action. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Reproductive Health, 214 pp.

Annotation: This manual describes strategies for conducting pregnancy-related or maternal mortality surveillance in the United States through identification, data collection and analysis, and action. Chapter topics include the structure of pregnancy-related mortality surveillance in the U.S.; definition of terms; classifying a woman's death in relation to pregnancy; death reviews; analyzing and interpreting findings; taking action; evaluating the surveillance system; and special issues. Subtopics discussed include unclear causal relationships; review of death certificates and other records; mortality review committees; legal issues of liability and confidentiality; making, implementing, and disseminating recommendations; funding mortality studies; and monitoring health and morbidity/near misses. An epilogue and references complete the text. Extensive appendices contain instructions for the completion of death certificates; a state-by-state review of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Review Provisions; sample data extraction forms for medical records and questionnaires; extracts from "State Level Expert Review Committees--Are They Protected?"; measures of pregnancy-related mortality; and a sample review committee report from Massachusetts.

Contact: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth Available at no charge; also available from the website.

Keywords: Data analysis, Data collection, Death certificates, Maternal death, Maternal mortality, Medical records, Population surveillance, Pregnancy complications, Pregnancy outcome, Research, Vital statistics

Berinstein P. 2000. Finding statistics online: How to locate the elusive numbers you need [2nd Ed]. Medford, NJ: Information Today, 356 pp.

Annotation: This book is intended as both a how-to-do-it text and a desktop reference. Chapter 2 and the glossary of statistical terms provide information on understanding and using statistics. The book shows how to effectively search the Internet and professional online services for needed numbers. It discusses where and how to start searching, important systems and sources, and how to evaluate data for reliability. Chapters 5 through 18 discuss how to find statistics on demographics and population; industry, market, and general business; finance and economics; health and medicine; science, agriculture, and the environment; history; public opinion and trends; politics and government; sports, entertainment, and the arts; the law and crime; international issues; technology; education; and transportation.

Contact: Information Today, 143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055-8750, Telephone: (609) 654-6266 Secondary Telephone: (800) 300-9868 Fax: (609) 654-4309 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.infotoday.com Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 0910965250.

Keywords: Art, Business, Crime, Demography, Economics, Education, Environment, Government, Health, History, Industry, Internet, Medicine, Political processes, Public opinion, Sports, Statistics, Technology, Transportation, Vital statistics

National Center for Health Statistics. 1999. Maternal and child health statistics: Russian Federation and the United States, selected years—1985-95. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics, 140 pp. (Vital and health statistics: Series 5, International vital and health statistics reports; no. 10)

Annotation: This report focuses on maternal and child health statistics for the Russian Federation and the United States. The report covers a broad range of health measures including the following: prenatal care, pregnancy complications, abortion, method of delivery, birth order, births to unmarried women, births by age of mother, infant mortality, maternal mortality, child mortality by age group, immunizations, morbidity in the Russian Federation, hospitalization in the United States, and communicable diseases. The report also includes a discussion of data quality issues to assist in understanding limitations in the accuracy, coverage, or comparability of the information presented. A background section provides a brief description of the organization of each country's health care system, as well as an outline of national guidelines for the provision of maternal and child health care. The report also contains 24 tables covering population size, prenatal and obstetrical care, abortions, natality data, breastfeeding practices, mortality data including causes of death, immunization rates, communicable diseases, and other morbidity measures. The report provides additional detail, when available, for key subgroups of each population: In the Russian Federation, data are presented for urban and rural regions; in the United States, for black and white racial groups. In the final section of the report, a glossary of terms provides additional detail on differences in definitions between the two countries.

Contact: National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3311 Toledo Road, Room 5419, Hyattsville, MD 20782, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 Fax: (301) 458-4020 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs Available from the website. Document Number: PHS 99-1486.

Keywords: Abortion, Child health, Child health services, Child mortality, Childbirth, Communicable diseases, Health statistics, Hospitalization, Immunization programs, Infant health services, Infant mortality, Maternal age, Maternal health, Maternal health services, Maternal mortality, Morbidity, Pregnancy complications, Premarital pregnancy, Prenatal care, Racial factors, Rural population, Russia, United States, Urban population, Vital statistics

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Center for Vital Statistics and Health Policy. 1999. Idaho's health: A summary of health factors, status, systems, and services. Boise, ID: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Center for Vital Statistics and Health Policy, 294 pp.

Annotation: This statistical summary presents data from a variety of sources. In most cases, the data was collected county-by-county and across time for trend analysis. This publication is divided into five major sections, which are: (1) an overview of Idaho; (2) economic indicators; (3) environmental factors; (4) health status indicators and risks; and (5) health care systems, services, providers, and selected payors. Some sections contain narrative explaining tables and charts. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0036, Telephone: (208) 334-5988 Web Site: http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/?tabid=82 Available in libraries.

Keywords: Economic factors, Environmental factors, Health care systems, Health services, Health services, Health statistics, Health status, Idaho, Risk factors, Statistical analysis, Vital statistics

Collins KS, Hall A, Neuhaus C. 1999. U.S. minority health: A chartbook. New York, NY: Commonwealth Fund, 161 pp.

Annotation: This chartbook compares findings from several private surveys and national data sources to demonstrate the state of minority health in the United States. It is intended to serve as a quick reference tool for currently available information on American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asians, Pacific Islanders, Blacks, and Hispanics. The chartbook is divided into sections including statistical profiles of racial and ethnic composition of the U.S. population, vital statistics, health status and disease, health care access and utilization, health insurance coverage, and minority health professionals. Each section contains statistical data in the form of tables, graphs, and charts. A list of references is included. An appendix with a description of the surveys used in this analysis is provided.

Contact: Commonwealth Fund, One East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021, Telephone: (212) 606-3800 Fax: (212) 606-3500 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.commonwealthfund.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Alaskan Natives, American Indians, Asian Americans, Blacks, Data, Demography, Ethnic factors, Health status, Hispanic Americans, Minority health, Pacific Islanders, Racial factors, Socioeconomic factors, Statistics, Surveys, Vital statistics

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Vital Statistics System. 1997-. Infant mortality statistics from the _ period linked birth/infant death data set. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics, (National vital statistics reports)

Annotation: These annual reports, part of the monthly National Vital Statistics Report, present U.S. infant mortality statistics from the period linked birth/infant death data set by a variety of maternal and infant characteristics. Topics include infant mortality by race and Hispanic origin of the mother, birthweight, period of gestation, sex of infant, plurality, maternal age, live-birth order, mother's marital status, mother's place of birth, age at death, and underlying cause of death. Information on trends in infant mortality is included.

Contact: National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3311 Toledo Road, Room 5419, Hyattsville, MD 20782, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 Fax: (301) 458-4020 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs Available from the website.

Keywords: Gestational age, Infant mortality, Low birthweight, Population surveillance, Trends, Vital statistics

Weise FO, Hinegardner PG, Kuchan BL, Lansing PS, eds. 1997. Health statistics: An annotated bibliographic guide to information resources. (2nd ed.). Lanham, MD: Medical Library Association and Scarecrow Press, 179 pp.

Annotation: This annotated bibliography presents a guide to sources of information about vital and health statistics in the United States. The bibliography covers general reference sources, compilations of health statistics, vital statistics, morbidity, health resources, health services utilization, health care costs, population characteristics, newsletters, journals government agencies, associations, foundations, and regional depository libraries. A glossary and index are included.

Contact: Scarecrow Press, 4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200, Lanham, MD 20706, Telephone: (301) 459-3366 Secondary Telephone: (800) 462-6420 Fax: (301) 429-5748 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.scarecrowpress.com Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 0-8108-3056-6.

Keywords: Data sources, Health statistics, Information, Information sources, Public health, Statistics, Vital statistics

Abma J, Chandra A, Mosher W, Peterson L, Piccinino L. 1997. Fertility, family planning, and women's health: New data from the 1995 National Survey of Family Growth. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics, 114 pp. (Vital and health statistics: Series 23, Data from the National Survey of Family Growth; no. 19)

Contact: National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3311 Toledo Road, Room 5419, Hyattsville, MD 20782, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 Fax: (301) 458-4020 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs Single copies available at no charge. Document Number: DHHS (PHS) 97-1995.

Keywords: Family planning, Fertility, Health statistics, Health surveys, National surveys, Reports, Research, Vital statistics, Women', s health

Rosenberg D. 1997. Trend analysis and interpretation: Key concepts and methods for maternal and child health professionals. Washington, DC: Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center, 39 pp.

Annotation: This report explores conceptual and methodological issues pertaining to the analysis of trend data, including the advantages and disadvantages of various statistical approaches and the presentation and interpretation of data. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center, Altarum Institute, 1200 18th Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 842-2000 Fax: (202) 728-9469 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/researchdata/mchirc Available from the website.

Keywords: Data analysis, Health statistics, MCH research, Public health, Research methodology, Resources for professionals, Trends, Vital statistics

Institute for Women's Policy Research. 1996. The status of women in the states: Politics, economics, health, demographics. Washington, DC: Institute for Women's Policy Research, 64 pp.

Annotation: This statistical compilation assesses the status of women at the state level with regard to these topics: political involvement, employment and earnings, economic autonomy, reproductive rights, health and vital statistics, and demographics. It gives baseline data women's advocates can use to improve the condition of women at the state level. The data are presented in various forms: textual summaries, maps, graphs, and tables. Appendices include information on the methodology used, terms and sources, and national resources, among other information.

Contact: Institute for Women's Policy Research, 1200 18th Street, N.W., Suite 301, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 785-5100 Fax: (202) 833-4362 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.iwpr.org $10.00, nonmembers; $8.00, members; price includes shipping and handling; prepayment required. Document Number: ISBN 1-878428-32-2; Item no. R103.

Keywords: Demographics, Employment, Health, Participation, Political systems, Reproductive rights, Salaries, Socioeconomic status, State data, Statistical reference sources, Vital statistics, Women

Schmittroth L, ed. 1995. Statistical record of women worldwide. (2nd ed.). Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 1047 pp.

Annotation: This statistical summary presents data that reflect the condition of women, their lives, and their opportunities throughout the world. The preface describes the intent, methodology, and organization of the volume, and provides information on its use. It includes published and non-published data from governmental and non-governmental sources. The individual tables provide source information; a complete list of sources consulted is also included, and detailed indexes are provided. The range of topics covered are: attitudes and opinions; business and economics; crime, law enforcement, and legal justice; domestic life; education; health and medical care; income, spending, and wealth; labor, employment, and occupations; the military; population and vital statistics; public life; religion; sexuality; and sports and recreation.

Contact: Cengage Learning, P.O. Box 6904, Florence, KY 41022-6904, Telephone: (800) 354-9706 Fax: (800) 487-8488 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cengage.com/ Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 0-8103-8872-3.

Keywords: Attitudes, Business, Careers, Costs, Crime, Criminal justice system, Data, Demographics, Economic factors, Education, Employment, Family economics, Family income, Family life, Government, Health, Health services, International data, Labor, Law enforcement, Military, Political systems, Religion, Sex role, Sexuality, Sports, Vital statistics, Women, Women', s rights

Schmittroth L, ed. 1994. Statistical record of children. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 983 pp.

Annotation: This statistical summary provides data on a wide range of topics that relate to health and well-being of children to the age of 14. The focus is primarily on children in the United States, but international data are provided for selected topics. Data cover adolescents between the ages 12–17 for certain subjects. The broad categories included are: population; vital statistics; education; health, nutrition, and medical care; child care; income and expenditures; crimes, misdemeanors, and violence; domestic life; sports and recreation; and international comparisons. The intent, organization, and methodology for the publication is discussed in the preface. Sources of information are provided for each data table, and a complete list of sources consulted is also included.

Contact: Cengage Learning, P.O. Box 6904, Florence, KY 41022-6904, Telephone: (800) 354-9706 Contact Phone: (800) 877-4253 Fax: (800) 487-8488 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cengage.com/ $99.00; no shipping and handling if prepaid. Document Number: ISBN 0-8103-9196-1.

Keywords: Child care, Children, Costs, Crime, Data, Demographics, Education, Family economics, Family income, Family life, Health, Health services, International data, Nutrition, Sports, United States, Violence, Vital statistics

Colins JG. 1990. Types of injuries by selected characteristics: United States, 1985-87. Hyattsville, MD:National Center for Health Statistics, 68 pp. (Vital and health statistics: Series 10, Data from the national health survey; no. 175)

Annotation: This report cites estimates of the number of injuries, by type of injury, presented by age, gender, race, geographic region, place of residence, class of injuries, place of injuries, and other socioeconomic and health variables. The numbers of days of restricted activity and bed disability due to injuries, by gender and type of injury, are also included.

Contact: National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3311 Toledo Road, Room 5419, Hyattsville, MD 20782, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 Fax: (301) 458-4020 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs Available from the website.

Keywords: Age factors, Burns, Data, Eye injuries, Fractures, Gender, Head injuries, Morbidity, Mortality, Poisoning, Race, Socioeconomic status, Statistics, Vital statistics

University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health, Community Health Sciences, Maternal and Child Health Training Program. 1989. Making change happen: What works?—Looking back, moving forward: Proceedings, fourth annual maternal and child health leadership conference. Chicago, IL: University of Illinois at Chicago, Maternal and Child Health Training Program, 124 pp.

Annotation: These proceedings of the Fourth Annual Maternal and Child Health Leadership Conference, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Regions V and VII, summarize the keynote and plenary addresses, and the discussions of several focus groups. The conference, attended by multidisciplinary professionals in maternal and child health, focused on expanding the knowledge and leadership skills of managers. Topics included prenatal care, outcome measures, cultural issues, services for children with special health needs, adolescent services, dental health, data collection, maternal substance abuse, and child care. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health Program, 1603 West Taylor Street (M-C923), Chicago, IL 60612-7259, Telephone: (312) 996-0724 Fax: (312) 996-3551 Web Site: http://www.uic.edu/sph/mch Available from the website. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHD045.

Keywords: Case management, Child care, Children with special health care needs, Community health services, Culturally competent services, Health behavior, Hispanic Americans, Liability, Neonatal screening, Nutrition, Oral health, Pregnancy, Prenatal care, School based clinics, Statistics, Transition to independent living, Vital statistics

Williams R. 1987. Automated Perinatal Information System [Final report]. Santa Barbara, CA: University of California, Santa Barbara, 66 pp.

Annotation: This project developed a large scale integrated computerized system for the collection and analysis of public and private perinatal information. Information collected included date, time, and place of birth, sex, maternal age, birthweight, cesarean section, complications, and previous pregnancy history. Nearly 200,000 births per year were recorded annually. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB93-147114.

Keywords: Databases, Perinatal health, Perinatal services, Pregnant women Infants, Private agencies, Public health services, Statistics, Vital statistics

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The MCH Digital Library is one of six special collections at Geogetown University, the nation's oldest Jesuit institution of higher education. It is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under award number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy with an award of $700,000/year. The library is also supported through foundation and univerity funding. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.