Statisticapalooza

We're frequently called upon to provide statistical information for our colleagues and the media. I was lurking on the S Drive (S:\Affiliate\Communications\Statistics - Resources) and discovered this gem from Mashell Sourjohn tucked away in a file folder. It's dated Feb 2008 so some of you have seen this before but I think it's worth repeating here.

Thanks Mashell!

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Whether you are writing a script for your event, completing a proposal or submitting a press release we all often are in need of statistics. First and foremost we always want to use American Heart Association statistics. We are positioned as experts in the field and it is only appropriate that we utilize our own data. Please find the following resources:

• American Heart Association
  All statistics are for the most recent year available. Prevalence and hospitalizations are computed for 2005 unless otherwise noted. Mortality data are final for 2004, unless otherwise specified. U.S. and state death rates and prevalence rates are age-adjusted (unless otherwise specified) per 100,000 population.


• Updated Mortality Data:
  Cardiovascular Disease Deaths Decline SharplyIn early January 2008, the National Center for Health Statistics released updated cardiovascular disease mortality statistics. These are final data for 2005.


• Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics — 2008 Update
  The American Heart Association works with government agencies to derive our annual statistics for cardiovascular diseases, including coronary heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. Also includes data on risk factors, nutrition, quality of care, medical procedures and economic cost.


• Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics — 2008 Update (At-a-Glance Version)
  This abridged version (40 pages) of the 2008 Statistical Update provides a quick overview of the latest statistics relating to cardiovascular disease, risk factors, quality of care and other topics.


• Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics — 2008 Update (All Charts)
  This PowerPoint presentation includes the charts in the current edition.


• Statistical Fact Sheets:
  The following statistical information shows the effect of heart disease on people from various backgrounds. The information is also broken down according to key risk factors and other relevant topics.


• Heart Facts:
  Latino/Hispanic AmericansThis two-sided sheet contains basic facts on heart disease for Spanish-speaking Latino/Hispanic Americans on side one and facts for English-speaking Latino/Hispanic Americans on side two.


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• Populations
  Slice and dice the data you need by populations (age, ethnicity, etc)


• Obesity
  Nation at Risk: Obesity in the United States. A statistical sourcebook jointly compiled and released the American Heart Association and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to shows how prevalent obesity has become and to examine the factors that contribute to thepatterns of unhealthy eating and insufficient physical activity that are at the heart ofthis epidemic.


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Read this document on Scribd: Nation at Risk PDF


• Childhood Obesity
  As rates of childhood overweight and obesity increase, the healthcare industry understands the need for action. This link takes you to the Alliance site geared toward healthcare professionals.
Stroke Statistics
Stroke is the third largest cause of death, ranking behind "diseases of the heart" and all forms of cancer. Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States.

Non-AHA Statistical Resources
Remember if you use statistics from another organization you must site where you pulled that information.

• Center For Disease Control
• US Census Factfinder
• Kaiser State Health Facts
• State and Metropolitan Area Data Book - 5th Edition
• Kaiser State Health Facts Online
• Health Tracking fact sheet
• National Institute of Health
• Annie E. Casey Foundation
• President Council on Physical Fitness
• Health Finder
• Healthy People 2010
• US Dept of Health and Human Services
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
• Indian Health Services

I hope this is helpful in all your endeavors.
Regards and Appreciation - Mashell