Population Health Information Tool (PHIT) data

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

Find information on health and racial equity terms and concepts. This includes helpful definitions and images. Use this information to gain an understanding of health and racial equity. This background is very important when looking at health data. It is also important in planning public health programs and policies.

Find health behavior data in Massachusetts. This 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.

Find data on birth defects diagnosed in live born infants in Massachusetts within the first year of life. Twelve birth defects are included in this dataset.

Find data on births of Massachusetts residents. Information is obtained from birth certificates received by the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics.

The Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) dashboard reports on substance misuse outcomes, harm reduction services, and BSAS program enrollments – providing a comprehensive view of substance misuse across the state.

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

Find data on childhood lead poisoning in Massachusetts. This dataset contains record-level pediatric blood lead testing data for children in Massachusetts.

Find data on select chronic diseases in Massachusetts, including cancer, diabetes, and asthma. Data are presented by race and Hispanic ethnicity.

Find chronic disease hospitalization data in Massachusetts. These data includes stroke, mental health, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer hospitalizations.