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The U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission provides the links on this page to public-use interactive data analysis and visualization tools from various U.S. federal agencies so that policymakers, healthcare professionals, researchers, etc. may examine health indicators, including disease prevalence, healthcare access, and mortality rates in the U.S.- Mexico border area.
The area along the border between the U.S. and Mexico spans 44 counties located in four U.S. states, and 80 municipalities spread across six Mexican states. The region has a blend of cultures, languages, and customs influenced by historical, economic, environmental, and social factors. The diverse border communities are influenced by the complex relationship between the two countries.
Arizona
Public Health Statistics
California
VSB Data and Statistics - CDPH - CA.gov
Texas
Texas Health Data
New Mexico
Health Statistics
Healthy Border 2030 Health Priorities Resources
The American Community Survey (ACS) provides detailed population and housing information that helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand changes and trends in their communities. |
America's Health Rankings® is an annual review of the health of our nation's population, providing valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and journalists. Produced by the United Health Foundation, the report analyzes a wide range of health, environmental, and socioeconomic data to evaluate the country's overall health comprehensively. |
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey BRFSS BRFSS is a U.S. telephone survey system that collects data on health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and the use of preventive services. It's the world's most extensive health survey system, conducting over 400,000 adult interviews annually. Established in 1984 with 15 states, BRFSS operates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories. |
PLACES is a collaboration between the CDC, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the CDC Foundation that provides health data for small areas across the United States. It helps local health departments and jurisdictions understand the burden and distribution of health measures in their areas. |
The Multiple Causes of Death database for the U.S.-Mexico border Region contains mortality and population counts for the four border states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. |
The City Health Dashboard is an online tool that provides data and maps for over 40 health measures, factors that affect health, and health equity drivers. |
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Civic health is crucial for better communities and longer lives. The 2023 County Health Rankings Report shows how investing in civic infrastructure and participation can improve health. |
HCUPnet Data Tools – Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUPnet) (ahrq.gov) HCUPnet is an online data tool that uses information from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). This tool provides statistics and information on healthcare in hospital inpatient and emergency department settings and population-based healthcare data for counties. You can use HCUPnet to generate tables and graphs on national and regional statistics and trends for community hospitals in the United States. |
Measure of America’s Mapping America A web-based tool that visually maps well-being indicators across various categories, locations, and populations. |
The American Community Survey (ACS) provides detailed population and housing information that helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand changes and trends in their communities. |
The AARP Livability Index rates neighborhoods and communities in the U.S. based on the services and amenities that most affect people. |
PLACES is a collaboration between the CDC, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the CDC Foundation that provides health data for small areas across the United States. It helps local health departments and jurisdictions understand the burden and distribution of health measures in their areas. |
The City Health Dashboard is an online tool that provides data and maps for over 40 health measures, factors that affect health, and health equity drivers.
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County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Civic health is crucial for better communities and longer lives. The 2023 County Health Rankings Report shows how investing in civic infrastructure and participation can improve health. |
The Environmental Justice Index (EJI) evaluates the cumulative impacts of environmental injustice on health for every census tract using data from multiple federal agencies. The EJI assesses each tract based on 36 environmental, social, and health factors and categorizes them into three modules and ten domains.
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Environmental Public Health Indicator Environmental public health indicators provide information about a population's health status related to environmental factors. They were developed with environmental health partners and can be accessed on the Tracking Network.
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Measure of America’s Mapping America A web-based tool that visually maps well-being indicators across various categories, locations, and populations. |
Other resources
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The American Community Survey (ACS) provides detailed population and housing information that helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand changes and trends in their communities. |
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey BRFSS BRFSS is a U.S. telephone survey system that collects data on health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and the use of preventive services. It's the world's most extensive health survey system, conducting over 400,000 adult interviews annually. Established in 1984 with 15 states, BRFSS operates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories. |
PLACES is a collaboration between the CDC, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the CDC Foundation that provides health data for small areas across the United States. It helps local health departments and jurisdictions understand the burden and distribution of health measures in their areas. |
CDC US/MX Border Atlas: Border Infectious Disease Coming soon! |
The Multiple Causes of Death database for the U.S.-Mexico border Region contains mortality and population counts for the four border states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. |
The City Health Dashboard is an online tool that provides data and maps for over 40 health measures, factors that affect health, and health equity drivers. |
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Civic health is crucial for better communities and longer lives. The 2023 County Health Rankings Report shows how investing in civic infrastructure and participation can improve health. |
HCUPnet Data Tools – Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUPnet) (ahrq.gov) HCUPnet is an online data tool that uses information from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). This tool provides statistics and information on healthcare in hospital inpatient and emergency department settings and population-based healthcare data for counties. You can use HCUPnet to generate tables and graphs on national and regional statistics and trends for community hospitals in the United States. |
Measure of America’s Mapping America A web-based tool that visually maps well-being indicators across various categories, locations, and populations. |
The American Community Survey (ACS) provides detailed population and housing information that helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand changes and trends in their communities. |
The AARP Livability Index rates neighborhoods and communities in the U.S. based on the services and amenities that most affect people. |
PLACES is a collaboration between the CDC, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the CDC Foundation that provides health data for small areas across the United States. It helps local health departments and jurisdictions understand the burden and distribution of health measures in their areas. |
The City Health Dashboard is an online tool that provides data and maps for over 40 health measures, factors that affect health, and health equity drivers. |
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Civic health is crucial for better communities and longer lives. The 2023 County Health Rankings Report shows how investing in civic infrastructure and participation can improve health. |
Environmental public health indicators provide information about a population's health status related to environmental factors. They were developed with environmental health partners and can be accessed on the Tracking Network. |
Environmental Public Health Indicator Environmental public health indicators provide information about a population's health status related to environmental factors. They were developed with environmental health partners and can be accessed on the Tracking Network. |
Measure of America’s Mapping America A web-based tool that visually maps well-being indicators across various categories, locations, and populations. |
The National Equity Atlas provides data on racial and economic equity in America. It aims to promote shared prosperity and racial equity. Produced by PolicyLink and the USC Equity Research Institute. |
America's Health Rankings® is an annual review of the health of our nation's population, providing valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and journalists. Produced by the United Health Foundation, the report analyzes a wide range of health, environmental, and socioeconomic data to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the country's overall health. |
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey BRFSS BRFSS is a U.S. telephone survey system that collects data on health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and the use of preventive services. It's the world's most extensive health survey system, conducting over 400,000 adult interviews annually. Established in 1984 with 15 states, BRFSS operates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories. |
PLACES is a collaboration between the CDC, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the CDC Foundation that provides health data for small areas across the United States. It helps local health departments and jurisdictions understand the burden and distribution of health measures in their areas. |
The Multiple Causes of Death database for the U.S.-Mexico border Region contains mortality and population counts for the four border states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. |
Child Opportunity Index (COI) | diversitydatakids.org The COI was created in partnership with the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at Ohio State University in 2014. Since then, it has been extensively employed to initiate discussions about the unequal distribution of opportunities and to stimulate efforts to promote fairness. |
The City Health Dashboard is an online tool that provides data and maps for over 40 health measures, factors that affect health, and health equity drivers. |
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Civic health is crucial for better communities and longer lives. The 2023 County Health Rankings Report shows how investing in civic infrastructure and participation can improve health. |
HCUPnet Data Tools – Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUPnet) (ahrq.gov), HCUPnet is an online data tool that uses information from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). This tool provides statistics and information on healthcare in hospital inpatient and emergency department settings and population-based healthcare data for counties. You can use HCUPnet to generate tables and graphs on national and regional statistics and trends for community hospitals in the United States. |
Measure of America’s Mapping America A web-based tool that visually maps well-being indicators across various categories, locations, and populations. |
The National Equity Atlas provides data on racial and economic equity in America. It aims to promote shared prosperity and racial equity. Produced by PolicyLink and the USC Equity Research Institute. |
Tracking the lives of 20 million Americans from childhood to mid-30s, this tool identifies areas of opportunity and helps develop local solutions to assist children in escaping poverty. |
Opportunity Index The Opportunity Index is an annual report by Opportunity Nation, a campaign of the Forum for Youth Investment and Child Trends. It provides data on what opportunity looks like in the United States. The Index offers Opportunity Scores for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 2,065 counties, representing 97% of the U.S. population. |
America's Health Rankings® is an annual review of the health of our nation's population, providing valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and journalists. Produced by the United Health Foundation, the report analyzes a wide range of health, environmental, and socioeconomic data to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the country's overall health. |
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey BRFSS BRFSS is a U.S. telephone survey system that collects data on health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and the use of preventive services. It's the world's most extensive health survey system, conducting over 400,000 adult interviews annually. Established in 1984 with 15 states, BRFSS operates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories. |
PLACES is a collaboration between the CDC, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the CDC Foundation that provides health data for small areas across the United States. It helps local health departments and jurisdictions understand the burden and distribution of health measures in their areas. |
The Multiple Causes of Death database for the U.S.-Mexico border Region contains mortality and population counts for the four border states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. |
Child Opportunity Index (COI) | diversitydatakids.org, The COI was created in partnership with the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at Ohio State University in 2014. Since then, it has been extensively employed to initiate discussions about the unequal distribution of opportunities and to stimulate efforts to promote fairness. |
The City Health Dashboard is an online tool that provides data and maps for over 40 health measures, factors that affect health, and health equity drivers. |
HCUPnet Data Tools – Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUPnet) (ahrq.gov) HCUPnet is an online data tool that uses information from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). This tool provides statistics and information on healthcare in hospital inpatient and emergency department settings and population-based healthcare data for counties. You can use HCUPnet to generate tables and graphs on national and regional statistics and trends for community hospitals in the United States. |
Measure of America’s Mapping America A web-based tool that visually maps well-being indicators across various categories, locations, and populations. |
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey BRFSS BRFSS is a U.S. telephone survey system that collects data on health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and the use of preventive services. It's the world's most extensive health survey system, conducting over 400,000 adult interviews annually. Established in 1984 with 15 states, BRFSS operates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories. |
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Civic health is crucial for better communities and longer lives. The 2023 County Health Rankings Report shows how investing in civic infrastructure and participation can improve health. |
HCUPnet Data Tools – Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUPnet) (ahrq.gov), HCUPnet is an online data tool that uses information from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). This tool provides statistics and information on healthcare in hospital inpatient and emergency department settings and population-based healthcare data for counties. You can use HCUPnet to generate tables and graphs on national and regional statistics and trends for community hospitals in the United States. |
Measure of America’s Mapping America A web-based tool that visually maps well-being indicators across various categories, locations, and populations. |
Other resources
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The American Community Survey (ACS) provides detailed population and housing information that helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand changes and trends in their communities. |
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey BRFSS BRFSS is a U.S. telephone survey system that collects data on health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and the use of preventive services. It's the world's most extensive health survey system, conducting over 400,000 adult interviews annually. Established in 1984 with 15 states, BRFSS operates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories. |
PLACES is a collaboration between the CDC, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the CDC Foundation that provides health data for small areas across the United States. It helps local health departments and jurisdictions understand the burden and distribution of health measures in their areas. |
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index The CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index (CDC/ATSDR SVI) utilizes 16 U.S. census variables to assist local officials in identifying communities that may require aid before, during, or after disasters.
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Community Resilience Estimates The Community Resilience Estimates (CRE) offer a simple metric to determine the disaster risk level for every United States neighborhood, including COVID-19 impacts. |
HCUPnet Data Tools – Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUPnet) (ahrq.gov) HCUPnet is an online data tool that uses information from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). This tool provides statistics and information on healthcare in hospital inpatient and emergency department settings and population-based healthcare data for counties. You can use HCUPnet to generate tables and graphs on national and regional statistics and trends for community hospitals in the United States. |
Measure of America’s Mapping America A web-based tool that visually maps well-being indicators across various categories, locations, and populations. |
The National Equity Atlas provides data on racial and economic equity in America. It aims to promote shared prosperity and racial equity. Produced by PolicyLink and the USC Equity Research Institute. |
The American Community Survey (ACS) provides detailed population and housing information that helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand changes and trends in their communities. |
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey BRFSS BRFSS is a U.S. telephone survey system that collects data on health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and the use of preventive services. It's the world's most extensive health survey system, conducting over 400,000 adult interviews annually. Established in 1984 with 15 states, BRFSS operates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories. |
PLACES is a collaboration between the CDC, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the CDC Foundation that provides health data for small areas across the United States. It helps local health departments and jurisdictions understand the burden and distribution of health measures in their areas. |
The Multiple Causes of Death database for the U.S.-Mexico border Region contains mortality and population counts for the four border states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. |
The City Health Dashboard is an online tool that provides data and maps for over 40 health measures, factors that affect health, and health equity drivers. |
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Civic health is crucial for better communities and longer lives. The 2023 County Health Rankings Report shows how investing in civic infrastructure and participation can improve health. |
HCUPnet Data Tools – Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUPnet) (ahrq.gov) HCUPnet is an online data tool that uses information from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). This tool provides statistics and information on healthcare in hospital inpatient and emergency department settings and population-based healthcare data for counties. You can use HCUPnet to generate tables and graphs on national and regional statistics and trends for community hospitals in the United States. |
Measure of America’s Mapping America This is an interactive tool that lets you create custom maps using various data, such as grants, facility locations, service boundaries, demographics, and more. |
The American Community Survey (ACS) provides detailed population and housing information that helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand changes and trends in their communities. |
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey BRFSS BRFSS is a U.S. telephone survey system that collects data on health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and the use of preventive services. It's the world's most extensive health survey system, conducting over 400,000 adult interviews annually. Established in 1984 with 15 states, BRFSS operates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories. |
PLACES is a collaboration between the CDC, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the CDC Foundation that provides health data for small areas across the United States. It helps local health departments and jurisdictions understand the burden and distribution of health measures in their areas. |
The Multiple Causes of Death database for the U.S.-Mexico border Region contains mortality and population counts for the four border states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. |
The City Health Dashboard is an online tool that provides data and maps for over 40 health measures, factors that affect health, and health equity drivers.
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County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Civic health is crucial for better communities and longer lives. The 2023 County Health Rankings Report shows how investing in civic infrastructure and participation can improve health.
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HCUPnet Data Tools – Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUPnet) (ahrq.gov) HCUPnet is an online data tool that uses information from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). This tool provides statistics and information on healthcare in hospital inpatient and emergency department settings and population-based healthcare data for counties. You can use HCUPnet to generate tables and graphs on national and regional statistics and trends for community hospitals in the United States. |
Measure of America’s Mapping America A web-based tool that visually maps well-being indicators across various categories, locations, and populations. |
The National Equity Atlas provides data on racial and economic equity in America. It aims to promote shared prosperity and racial equity. Produced by PolicyLink and the USC Equity Research Institute. |