This document provides an overview of national survey data sources relevant for research on American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN). It describes data available from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) including natality, mortality, linked birth/infant death data, and the National Health Interview Survey. It also discusses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data sources like the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, and Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. Procedures for accessing public use and restricted files from the NCHS Research Data Center are outlined.

1. Pamela Jo Johnson, MPH, PhD, State Health Access Data Assistance Center University of Minnesota AIAN MCH Conference Workshop April 25, 2008 American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) in National Survey Data

4. NCHS Data Sources

12. National Health Interview Survey

18. National Survey of Children’s Health (SLAITS)

24. National Hospital Discharge Survey

30. CDC Data Sources

35. PRAMS Participation Thirty–seven states, New York City, and South Dakota (Yankton Sioux Tribe) currently participate in PRAMS. Six other states previously participated. SOURCE : http://www.cdc.gov/prams/states.htm; last modified 06/22/2007

39. YRBSS Participation, 2005 SOURCE : http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/yrbs/map.htm

40. Accessing NCHS Data