
Insights into Disability and Health Data Activity Updates from CDC
Explore the latest updates on disability and health data activities from the CDC, including information on birth defects, developmental disabilities, and various health teams. Discover the mission and core principles of CDC's Disability and Health Branch, as well as the use of population-based data for describing the U.S. population living with disabilities. Learn about the Disability and Health Data System (DHDS) online tool and upcoming improvements in data visualization and indicators.
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National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Disability and Health: Data Activity Updates from NCBDDD Elizabeth Courtney-Long Health Scientist State of the Science Conference and Annual Disability Statistics Compendium Release February 14, 2017
Disability and Health at CDC Division of Human Development and Disability Child Development and Disability Branch Disability and Health Branch Disability Research and Epidemiology Team Disability Policy, Interventions and Programs Team Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Team Rare Disorders and Health Outcomes Team Child Development Studies Team
Disability and Health at CDC Division of Human Development and Disability Child Development and Disability Branch Disability and Health Branch Disability Research and Epidemiology Team Disability Policy, Interventions and Programs Team Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Team Rare Disorders and Health Outcomes Team Child Development Studies Team
CDCs Disability and Health Branch MISSION: Promotes the health and full participation in society by people with disabilities across the lifespan. CORE PRINCIPLES: Inclusion & Accessibility for People with Disabilities Multi-Level Approach to Address Health Disparities Evidence-based and Innovative Interventions Research to Practice Model Diverse and Integrated Network of Partners
Use of population based data Continue to rely on national and state level population based data BRFSS NHIS NHANES ACS and SIPP Ongoing efforts to describe the U.S. population living with disability and characterize their health status Use of six standard disability questions on surveys
Disability and Health Data System (DHDS) Online, interactive data tool Currently 2013-14 data Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Five disability types 30+ health and demographic indicators Coming in 2018 Improved and enhanced visualization Additional disability type
Select DHB Publications Recent Disability and Health Branch publications include: Disability prevalence and comparison Chronic conditions and health behaviors Multiple disabilities
Using non-traditional data Special Project State program Finding a hard to reach population Iowa Arkansas Using Medicaid data to identify individuals with Intellectual Disability Massachusetts New Hampshire New York Oregon South Carolina Area of growth and a priority population
Additional data activities Porter Novelli Styles data Hearing difficulty/technology used Intellectual disability Physician recommendation of physical activity to adults with disabilities Adding standard 6-item disability module Adding a question to 2017 National Health Interview Survey for cause of cognitive limitation A seat at the table for Medicaid and Medicare data
Thank you! For more information, contact CDC 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636) TTY: 1-888-232-6348 www.cdc.gov The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.