Population Health Information Tool (PHIT) data

Data show that interventions to address alcohol addiction need to be tailored to ensure that all residents benefit.

Data show that interventions to address opioid addiction need to be tailored to ensure that all residents benefit.

Learn more about health equity and how it relates to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s mission.

This Population Health Information Tool (PHIT) dataset provides selected data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), an annual telephone survey that collects data on emerging public health issues, health conditions, risk factors and behaviors.

This Population Health Information Tool (PHIT) dataset contains counts and prevalence estimates for birth defects diagnosed in live born infants in Massachusetts within the first year of life. Twelve birth defects are included in this dataset.

This topic compares cancer mortality rates by race/ethnicity and sex.

This Population Health Information Tool (PHIT) dataset contains record-level pediatric blood lead testing data for children in Massachusetts.

This Population Health Information Tool (PHIT) dataset provides selected data on chronic disease hospitalizations for both Massachusetts and out-of-state residents, including stroke, mental health, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

The conditions in which people live lead some populations to be inequitably impacted by chronic diseases.

This Population Health Information Tool (PHIT) dataset includes percentages of Massachusetts adults with some chronic diseases or risk behavior. Percentages are given for specific counties, towns, and statewide. Town values are model-generated estimates using information from multiple datasets including Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data (2012 – 2014) and census data.