NUTR 230C: Interpreting Nutrition Evidence

Includes a collection of summaries of health-related facts and figures that characterize each country in the Americas; maps and graphs showing the magnitude and distribution patterns of selected health indicators; indicators include selected mortality rates, incidence of diseases under national surveillance, resources and health services coverage.

Produced by MEASURE DHS. Nationally representative household surveys with large sample sizes of about 5,000 households in developing countries. Provide data for a wide range of monitoring and impact evaluation indicators in the areas of population, health, and nutrition, including family planning, maternal and child health, child survival, HIV/AIDS/STIs (sexually transmitted infections), and reproductive health. Survey information can be searched by country/year, by sub-region, or by content.

Guide to health and health-related epidemiological and statistical information available from the World Health Organization, and elsewhere.

Contains statistical tables of demographic, and socio-economic data for 227 countries and areas of the world. Major types of data available include: Population by age and sex; Vital rates, infant mortality, and life tables. Compiled by the U.S. Bureau of the Census.

A program of the United Nations, UNICEF has a focus on providing humanitarian aid and assistance to children in developing nations.

USAID is the United States federal government agency primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid. USAID administers programs around the world aimed at addressing issues of agricultural development, food security and sustainability.

Statistical data compiled by the World Bank for over 550 development indicators and time series data for over 200 countries and 18 country groups.

WFP is the food assistance program of the United Nations; it provides food aid during humanitarian crises and is focused on alleviating the causes of hunger worldwide.

WHO's portal providing access to data and analyses for monitoring the global health situation.