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Understanding Data
Data defines injury problems
in your community and determines the cause
Overview
"Many Americans do not understand the
magnitude of the injury problem in this
country. Data allow us to show how many
people are injured each year and how many die
or suffer permanent disabilities as a result of
those injuries. Data show us where the biggest
injury problems are so we can best focus our
resources and data let us know whether our
efforts to prevent injuries are effective"(CDC Injury Fact Book)
Data Basics(pdf 62 KB). Here is a quick summary of data including a definition, types, uses, and sources.
Principles of Epidemiology Large File! (pdf-6 MB)FREE
TEXT COPY! An easy to understand textbook to introduce you to the study of epidemiology and statistics.
Definition of Epidemiology (pdf-49KB) Chapter 1 of Principles
of Epidemiology. It defines epidemiology in detail. Get the entire book in the link on the right.
Data Collection and Presentation
Epidemiology Study Designs. (pdf-78 KB) Here is a chart of the various type of studies that you can use to help frame your injury prevention data collection project.
MMWR Framework for Presenting Injury
Mortality Data.(pdf-325 KB)This document is
intended to assist persons involved in planning and evaluating
injury control programs and are relevant for all
persons who collect, code, analyze, and report injury data.
Injury Surveillance Training Manual.Large File! (pdf-9.7 MB) To assist with Step 1-Defining the Problem. This manual is designed for developing injury surveillance (data) systems. It describes the steps needed to establish and maintain an injury surveillance system, and more!
Analyzing Data: Epi Info!
A free program from CDC in which you can enter and analyze your data. Most data programs can cost over $1,000. Download this one free today! Tutorials included on the website.
Data
Collection Form 2(pdf-15
KB)
Here are example injury data collection form. Each data form will need
to be tailored to the specific project you are working on.
WISQARS
A program
created by the Center for Disease Control to research current specific injury statistics even down to very minor details such as age, gender and race.