A public health nurse wanted statistics on the disability, illness, an

A public health nurse wanted statistics on the disability, illness, and other health-related variables for the state. Which of the following would be the best resource for the nurse to obtain the most extensive data?

a. State health department records
b. State department of vital statistics
c. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
d. The National Center for Health Statistics

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: D
The National Center for Health Statistics compiles annual National Health Survey data. It also publishes reports on prevalence of disability, illness, and other health-related variables. It tracks trends by nation, state, and year. The state health department records, state department of vital statistics, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will not provide all of the data that the nurse is trying to find.