CDC

CDC provides model-based population-level estimates for 29 health-related measures across US geographic units to support surveillance of chronic disease outcomes.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Geographic Coverage: Provides estimates for all counties, most incorporated and census-designated places, census tracts, and ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) in the United States.
• Model-Based Estimation: Produces model-based estimates for 29 health-related measures focused on chronic disease outcomes.
• Small-Area Estimation: Leverages modeling to generate reliable estimates for areas with limited direct health data.
• Geographic Comparability: Outputs are produced to enable comparison and aggregation of health measures across different geographic units.

Scientific Applications:

• Inform Prevention Activities: Identifies regional patterns of health risk behaviors and chronic disease burden to support targeted prevention efforts.
• Guide Policy Development: Provides localized estimates that can be used to assess health inequities and prioritize resource allocation.
• Set Health Objectives: Supports communities in defining measurable local health objectives and monitoring progress toward population health goals.

Methodology:

Employs a model-based approach that leverages existing data sources to estimate health measures for diverse geographic units, including areas with limited direct data.