HCOM 522: Changing Health Behaviors - Healthy People and Communities

Prepared by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report (QDR) " provides a comprehensive overview of the quality of health care received by the general U.S. population and disparities in care experienced by different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups."

Features the following kinds of tools to assist active living researchers:
- observational tools to assess the environment
- observational tools to assess physical activity
- surveys to assess perceptions of the environment

Collected by the U.S Census Bureau. The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey that provides data every year. Survey samples the U.S population on topics such as age, sex, race, family, income, health insurance, education, disabilities, commuting, housing and more.

Produced by the U. of Kansas' Work Group for Community Health and Development, this site provides links and resources for designing and evaluating programs.

Created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, "The Community Guide" promotes interventions with demonstrated effectiveness.

Database of evidence-based literature regarding Healthy People objectives and interventions.

Non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the U.S., as well as the U.S. role in global health policy.

A set of large-scale surveys of families and individuals, their medical providers, and employers across the United States. MEPS is the most complete source of data on the cost and use of health care and health insurance coverage.