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November 22, 2009



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How do I source the data on PeriStats?

The data on PeriStats originates from multiple agencies. Sources for this data are listed at the bottom of every page that includes graphs, maps, tables and data used in context. In addition to the source agency, a citation should include the PeriStats Web site address and the date it was retrieved.

Sample Citation:

National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved February 4th, 2004, from www.marchofdimes.com/peristats.

Questions

• What is the March of Dimes Perinatal Data Center?
• How do I source the data on PeriStats?
• How are the health indicators on PeriStats calculated?
• Is it possible to suggest additional maternal and infant health data sets that could augment the data available on PeriStats?
• Why is data on PeriStats sometimes different from my health department's data?
• Why are data for only certain cities and counties provided on PeriStats?
• For indicators that stratify by race and race/ethnicity how are race and ethnicity determined?
• What are Healthy People 2010 Objectives, and why don't all health indicators on PeriStats cite an objective?
• Why do some printed Web pages look different than the page viewed on a computer screen?
• What is the 'd link' in the bottom right corner of every graph?
• What should I do if pop-up blocker blocked my web page


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