Weight at birth and survival of the newborn: by geographic divisions and urban and rural areas, United States, early 1950

Statistics derived from vital records on neonatal mortality by weight at birth, by color and sex, for infants born in the United States, during the first 3 months of 1950 by geographic divisions and by urban and rural areas.Reprinted from Vital statistics-special reports, v. 45, no. 10, April 1957

Sexual activity and contraceptive practices among teenagers in the United States, 1988 and 1995

Shipping list no.: 2001-0214-P."April 2001.""[Authors] Joyce C. Abma, Division of Vital Statistics, National Center for Health Statistics, and and Freya L. Sonenstein, Ph.D., Population Studies Center, The Urban Institute." - p. 1Also available via the World Wide Web.Includes bibliographical references (p. 25-27)

Rural areas in Poland from a demographic perspective

The article presents an analysis and a critical assessment of rural areas in Poland in the years 1999–2011 from a demographic perspective. The analysis is based on indicators characterising population density, population structure by gender and age, migrations of population, and vital statistics. In order to classify and compare rural areas, the k-means method is employed. The sample of rural areas used in the study contains all 2,173 rural and urban-rural gminas (excluding urban parts) in Poland

Compare Healthcare Utilization in the First Three Years of Life for Infants with Prenatal Opioid Exposure Based on Type of Neonatal Care Received

Purpose/Background: Infants with prenatal opioid and other drug exposure often experience withdrawal symptoms known as neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Some hospitals have modified clinical environments to promote recovery (reduced stimulation, nursery-like rooms, permitting rooming-in). While existing research has demonstrated efficacy of lower-stimulation environment, there is no known research evaluating longer-term implications of clinical environment on infant health beyond immediate neonatal period in states disproportionately affected by the opioid epidemic with diverse urban-rural populations such as Alaska. Materials & Methods: The goal of this project is to determine whether supportive care decreases the likelihood of foster care placement from birth to age three by the type of neonatal care received using linked administrative health data from Alaska Medicaid and the Alaska Office· of Children\u27s Services (OCS) for infants born between 201O and 2017, in the State of Alaska. Data sourced from Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Medicaid database was linked with data from Vital Statistics (birth and death records), and OCS data. Demographic data (e.g., age of mother, urban and rural residence (based on census classification)) was extracted from Vital Statistics database. Reports of child maltreatment, duration of foster care placement, rates of adoption, and return to the biological family among infants placed in foster care based on NAS status and the type of neonatal care received sourced from OCS data. Regression was used to assess likelihood of infants removed to foster care at birth being returned to their mother by one year, Poisson or negative binomial regression to determine if there are significant differences foster care days and rates of adoption by infants with NAS based on receipt of neonatal supportive care. Results: Based on interim analysis, infants with NAS who have been treated in a supportive care setting (e.g. Alaska Regional NEST) that uses rooming-in and a family oriented approach will have fewer days in foster care. This may be due to increased education and support provided to mothers and infants in lower-stimulation environment. Discussion/Conclusion: Further study is necessary to understand the impact of supportive care interventions on the health outcomes of infants with NAS

Urban and rural health chartbook

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics."Health, United States, 2001 With Urban and Rural Health Chartbook is the 25th report on the health status of the Nation. This report was compiled by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics served in a review capacity." - p. iiiHealth, United States, 2001 highlights, trend tables, and appendixes were prepared under the leadership of Kate Prager.Includes bibliographical references, index, and glossary

LTE RSRP, RSRQ, RSSNR and local topography profile data for RF propagation planning and network optimization in an urban propagation environment

In the design of 5G cellular communication to guarantee quality signal reception at every point within a coverage area, fundamental knowledge of the channel propagation characteristics is vital. A correct knowledge of electromagnetic wave propagation is required for efficient radio network planning and optimization. Propagation data are used extensively in network planning, particularly for conducting feasibility studies. Hence, measurement of accurate propagation models that predict how the channel varies as people move about is crucial. However, these measured data are often not widely available for channel characterization and propagation model development. In this data article, the Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP), Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ) and Reference Signal Signal to Noise Ratio (RSSNR) at various points in space which is covered by a Long-Term Evolution (LTE) marco base station operating at 2100 MHz located in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom were measured. Further, local topography profile data of the study area were extracted from a digital elevation model (DEM) to account for the features of the propagation environment. Correlation matrix and descriptive statistics of the measured LTE data along different routes are analyzed. The RSRP, RSRQ and RSSNR variation with transmitter (Tx) – receiver (Rx) separation distance along the routes are presented. The probability distribution and the DEM of LTE data measurement are likewise presented. The data provided in this article will facilitate research advancement in wireless channel characterization that accounts for local topography features in an urban propagation environment. Moreover, the data sets provided in this article can be extended using simulation-based analysis to extract spatial and temporal channel model parameters in urban cellular environments in the development of 5G channel propagation models.Peer reviewedFinal Published versio

Southeastern Rural Provider Participation and Performance Trends in Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2018 Performance Year Results

The purpose of this study is to identify trends in participation, clinician performance, program scores, and payment adjustments received for rural and urban providers during the MIPS 2018 Performance Year. Five contiguous states in the southeastern US were selected for this study due to their significant rural population: Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize participation and performance data for rural and urban providers in the Southeastern US, as reported in the 2018 QPP Experience Report Public Use File and made publically available by CMS. The study findings extend prior evidence that has shown that value-based payment programs disproportionately penalize rural healthcare providers when compared to their urban counterparts (Johnston, 2020; Khuller, 2020; Navathe, 2019). It will be vital for CMS to identify and appropriately address barriers to participation and performance faced by rural healthcare providers to ensure the success of the MIPS program

Assessment of Students Performances in Biology: Implication for Measurements and Evaluation of Learning

Scienceeducation is believed to be a vital tool for individual and societal development at large. The persistent low levels of students' achievement in sciences at the various public examinations in Nigeria have continued to draw the attention of major stakeholders in education. This study examined academic achievement of Senior Secondary School students in biology and gender difference in students' achievement was examined. Ex-post facto design of descriptive research was adopted for the study. A proforma was used to collect data from a sample of two hundred (200) students, selected using stratified random sampling procedure from the Science secondary schools in Kano state Nigeria. The data collected were the students' performances in biology achievement tests. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and independent-sample t-test. Overall results showed that the test internal consistency reliability is low and unsatisfactory; the students performed below average (M=47.02, SD=16.493 (47%). Similarly, gender difference exists in biology performance with another significant difference between performance of urban and rural school students. The study concludes that, biology test used in Kano state qualifying examinations to assess students potential ability in biology is not a reliable measurement tool and that, academic performance of students in biology is unsatisfactory and evidence of differential performance between gender and schools locations. The implication for measurements and evaluation of learning as well as recommendations has been discussed

Linkage of 1999\u20132012 National Health Interview Survey and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development administrative records

Background: The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) provides statistical information to guide actions and policy to improve the health of the American people. NCHS has developed a data linkage program that links its cross-sectional health survey data to information from vital and administrative data sources. Through a collaborative interagency agreement between NCHS and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), participants in two national health surveys administered by NCHS were linked to administrative data from HUD.Methods: This report describes and evaluates the data linkage of 1999\u20132012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to administrative records from HUD through 2014. A brief overview of the data sources, methods used for linkage, details of the resulting linked data files, and analytic considerations are provided.Conclusions: The NCHS\u2013HUD linkage demonstrates the feasibility of linking population health survey data to administrative records from federal programs and enhances two NCHS population health surveys, NHANES and NHIS, by allowing examination of the relationship between housing and health.Suggested citation: Lloyd PC, Helms VE, Simon AE, et al. Linkage of 1999\u20132012 National Health Interview Survey and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development administrative records. National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Health Stat 1(60). 2017.CS281153sr01_60.pdf2017826