Frequently Asked Questions about Statistics and Data

Where do I find state or national statistics on women and children's health issues?
If you do not find the information you need on this site, click on Resource Links.  The Resource Links directory has a listing of organizations that provide nationwide and state comparisons of health indicators.

Am I allowed to use this data?
All data provided on this site are available for public use.  Please cite the source when publishing data from this site.

How do I compare Oklahoma health statistics to other state or national health statistics?
Many of the national reports listed in the Resource Links directory will include both national and state-by-state statistics for comparison.

How do I get pregnancy data (PRAMS)?
Email Alicia Lincoln,  PRAMS and TOTS Coordinator, or call (405) 271-6761 or 1-800-766-2223
Please request data 4-6 weeks in advance - or visit PRAMS Archives
Additional PRAMS information is available from the CDC PRAMS web pages

How do I get health data on two-year-olds or toddlers (TOTS)?
Email Alicia Lincoln,  PRAMS and TOTS Coordinator, or call (405) 271-6761 or 1-800-766-2223
Please request data 4-6 weeks in advance - or visit TOTS Archives 

How do I get health data on children (First Grade Survey)?
Email Suzanna Dooley, Maternal and Child Health Chief, or call (405) 271-6761 
Please request data 4-6 weeks in advance - or visit the First Grade Survey web pages

How do I get health data on pre-teens (Fifth Grade Survey)?
Email Suzanna Dooley, Maternal and Child Health Chief, or call (405) 271-6761 
Please request data 4-6 weeks in advance - or visit the Fifth Grade Survey web pages

How do I get health data on teen-agers (Youth Risk Behavior Survey - YRBS)?
Email Thad Burk, Child and Adolescent Health Survey Analyst, or call (405) 271-6761 
Please request data 4-6 weeks in advance - or visit the YRBS web pages
Additional YRBS data is available from OK2Share and national YRBS data is available from the CDC YRBS web pages

How do I get data about Women's Health?
Call (405) 271-6761  - Please request data 4-6 weeks in advance