State Health Compare
SHADAC’s State Health Compare is an online data visualization tool that allows users to explore and download health data sets and statistics. These data are broken down into measures that range from ‘Insurance Coverage Type’ to ‘Suicide Deaths’; measures are divided into overall categories like “… Read more
From pre-pandemic to during the pandemic, heavy alcohol use among Americans rose nearly 20%. This increase in drinking was sustained through 2022. Excessive alcohol consumption has been linked to adverse health outcomes, such as increased risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, and mental… Read more
“Forgone care” describes when someone does not use or access health care despite a need for it. While there are a number of reasons why someone might choose to forgo care (e.g., fear of medical procedures or diagnosis, lack of health literacy and/or understanding, limited access to care, cultural… Read more
Social determinants of health are social factors that impact an individual or community’s health. As explained by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, “Good health begins where we live, learn, work and play. Stable housing, quality schools, access to good jobs, and neighborhood safety are all… Read more
To maintain State Health Compare (SHC) as a relevant and current resource for data users, SHADAC regularly evaluates our collection of SHC measures to ensure they inform current health care and health policy discussions. We also want to be able to update measures consistently with recent data.As a… Read more
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The table below provides data for children's uninsurance by race and ethnicity from 2017 through 2022. This data was obtained from SHADAC analysis of American Community Survey (ACS) Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) files.Children's Uninsurance by Race and Ethnicity, 2017 - 2022Race/… Read more
Survey Data Season Essentials: ACS vs CPS: What Is the Difference Between These Two Federal Surveys?
This post is a part of our Survey Data Season series where we examine data from various surveys that are released annually from the summer through early fall. Find all of the Survey Data Season series posts on our Survey Data Season 2024 page here. Each year, SHADAC covers the data… Read more
This presentation is a part of our Survey Data Season series where we examine data from various surveys that are released annually from the summer through early fall. Find all of the Survey Data Season series posts on our Survey Data Season 2024 page here. On Thursday, September 26th at… Read more
Basics Blog IntroductionSHADAC has created a series of “Basics Blogs” to familiarize readers with common terms, concepts, and topics that are frequently covered. This Basics Blog will focus on the topic of statistical tests & testing—including what statistical testing is, how to do a… Read more
July is Disability Pride Month – a month dedicated to sharing the experiences, accomplishments, and challenges of the estimated 61 million people with a disability in the United States. Those with a disability or disabilities face different obstacles and barriers compared to those who are not… Read more