will use an interactive database that provides national and state-level data about the health status and behaviors of Americans. You can access the Data, Trends, and Map database through the following CDC link: https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/data-trends-maps/index.html
Categories include:
• obesity/weight
• breastfeeding
• fruits and vegetables
• physical activity
• sugar drinks
• television watching
Data can also be filtered by demographics such as gender and race/ethnicity.
- Select any state for location (you will be comparing data from 2 different states).
- Select one of the categories from the list above from the dropdown menu under “Explore by Indicator.” Select a subcategory such as “behavior” or “environmental/policy” if it applies.