Note: Each of the sources featured on this site has its own timeline for releasing its data to the public. While the SAPPET make every effort to upload new data as soon as it becomes available, we cannot guarantee that the data/information included in the system at any specific moment is accurate or up-to-date. SAPPET assumes no responsibility for any error, omissions or other discrepancies between the estimates provided on SAPPET and the original data sources. Users are encouraged to check the original data source estimates to ensure accuracy rather than relying on SAPPET estimates.  

Alcohol Epidemiologic Data System: Sales of Alcohol (AEDS/Alcohol Sales)  

Sponsored by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, AEDS is a centralized, national repository of alcohol-related data sets. Currently, AEDS includes alcoholic beverage sales data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The dataset converts the gallons of sold or shipped beer, wine, and spirits into gallons of ethanol (pure alcohol) before calculating per capita consumption estimates. Per capita estimates are based on state population estimates for persons aged 14 or older obtained from U.S. Census Bureau Internet releases.  

For more information on AEDS/Alcohol sales data, go to http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/datasys.htm.  

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)  

Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, BRFSS is a state-based system of telephone health surveys that collects information on health risk behaviors, preventive health practices, and health care access primarily related to chronic disease and injury. Currently, data are collected monthly in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam.  

For more information on BRFSS, got to http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/index.htm  

Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)  

Sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, FARS is a nationwide system providing data on fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. FARS contains data on fatal traffic crashes within the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.  

For more information on FARS, go to http://www.nhtsa.gov/FARS  

National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS)  

Sponsored by the Administration of Children and Family’s Children’s Bureau, NCANDS is a voluntary data collection system that collects case-level data on all child abuse and neglect cases that receive a Child Protection Services agency response. States that are unable to provide case-level data submit aggregated counts of key indicators. NCANDS collects information from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.  

For more information on NCANDS, go to http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/research-data-technology/reporting-systems/ncands  

National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)  

Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, NSDUH is a primary source of information on the prevalence, patterns, and consequences of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use and abuse in the general U.S. civilian non institutionalized population, age 12 and older. NSDUH provides data on all 50 states and the District of Columbia.  

For further information on NSDUH, go to http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH.aspx  

National Vital Statistics System (NVSS): Multiple Causes of Death (Mortality)  

Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, NVSS is a national source of cause-of-death information, organized by geographic and demographic characteristics. De-identified NVSS mortality data files are available upon request for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five Pacific jurisdictions.  

For further information on NVSS-Mortality data, go to http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/deaths.htm  

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)  

Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PRAMS is a collects state-specific, population-based data on maternal attitudes and experiences before, during, and shortly after pregnancy. Currently, PRAMS provides data on 40 states and New York City.  

For further information on PRAMS, go to http://www.cdc.gov/PRAMS/index.htm  

Sales Data on Tobacco Products (Tobacco Sales)  

Tobacco sales data is gathered and reported by the privately sponsored economic consulting firm, Orzechowski & Walker. The report, entitled ‘Tax Burden on Tobacco: Historical Compilation’ provides per capita monthly cigarette sales data for the adult population (18 and over) for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.  

To access the latest report go to http://www.taxadmin.org/fta/tobacco/papers/tax_burden_2012.pdf  

Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS)  

Maintained by SAMHSA's Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, TEDS comprises data that are routinely collected by States (and some jurisdictions) in monitoring their individual substance abuse treatment systems. TEDS system includes records for approximately 1.5 million substance abuse treatment admissions annually. The 2012 TEDS data is available for 48 states and 2 jurisdictions.  

For further information on TEDS, go to http://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/newmapv1.htm  

Uniform Crime Reports (UCR): Police Reported Crimes  

Supported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, UCR is a voluntary program that collects and reports data on four key areas: reported crimes, detailed crime incidence reports (National Incidence-Based Reporting System), law enforcement officers killed and assaulted, and hate crimes. UCR collects data from over 18,000 voluntarily participating federal, state, county, city, tribal, and university/college law enforcement agencies. Data are available for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.  

For more information on UCR police reported crimes, go to http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2012/crime-in-the-u.s.-2012/offenses-known-to-law-enforcement/offenses-known-to-law-enforcement  

Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)  

Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, YRBSS is a school-based survey conducted every 2 years. It monitors six types of health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and young adults. As of 2011, YRBSS data is available for 47 states, 22 districts (including the District of Columbia), six territories, and two tribes.  

For more information on YRBSS, go to http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/yrbs/index.htm