Social Sciences Library

There are a wide range of data sources which provide specific health information at the county, state, and national levels. Use the bibliography below to locate information on health facilities and personnel in your county. Use the Cat to locate additional sources.

• Healthy People 2010
  Also available online via the U.S. Government Printing Office.

  For Pennsylvania statistics, use the Pennsylvania Department of Health Web site.

• Pennsylvania Vital Statistics
  Also available online via the Pennsylvania Department of Health

• Health profiles for Pennsylvania Counties
  Also available online via the Pennsylvania Department of Health

• Health Status Indicators for Pennsylvania Counties (online only via the Pennsylvania Department of Health, not available in print).

• Injury Deaths in Pennsylvania 1985-1995 (online only via the Pennsylvania Department of Health, not available in print).

• Pennsylvania Assessment : Healthy People 2000

• Behavioral Health Risks of Pennsylvania Adults (online only, not available in print).

• Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Pennsylvania

• Health Facilities Data (online only, not available in print).

• Nursing Home Directory

• Managed Care in PA (online only, not available in print).

• Emergency Medical Services (online only, not available in print).

• Hospital Statistics

The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Office of Social Programs home page can help you locate state & county programs and offices.