Data.cdc.gov provides policy and environmental data on physical activity, diet, and breastfeeding, used for the DNPAO's Data, Trends, and Maps database. The dataset includes national and state-specific information, as indicated by columns like LocationDesc, LocationAbbr, and GeoLocation. It was last updated on 2026-01-26 16:51:20.
Use Cases
- Analyzing trends in policy supports over time using YearStart, YearEnd, and Data_Value for specific Questions.
- Mapping state-level variations in nutrition and physical activity metrics using LocationDesc, GeoLocation, and Data_Value_Alt.
- Investigating demographic or categorical stratifications using StratificationCategory1 and Stratification1 alongside Topic and QuestionID.
- Assessing data quality and footnotes for specific measures using Data_Value_Footnote_Symbol and Data_Value_Footnote.
Strengths
- Includes geographic coordinates (GeoLocation) for mapping and spatial analysis.
- Offers multiple data export formats including CSV, JSON, XML, and RDF.
- Contains detailed metadata columns for stratification (StratificationCategory1) and topic classification (Topic, TopicID).
- Data is sourced from data.cdc.gov, a recognized public health authority.
Limitations
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
- License and author information are unknown.
Provenance
- Source
- data.cdc.gov
- Collection Method
- Aggregated for the DNPAO's Data, Trends, and Maps database.
- Time Range
- Implied by YearStart and YearEnd columns; specific range is unknown.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-01-26 16:51:20; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- United States, with state and potentially local detail (LocationDesc, GeoLocation).