Program Activities

Disability and Health Program

3 Capitol Hill, Room 302
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-2312
(401) 222-5957 fax
(711: Relay Service) and ask for (401) 222-5982/TDD

Disability and Health Program

Data and Statistics

Surveillance/Data/Evaluation

The Disability and Health Program conducts a broad array of surveillance activities using population-based, administrative, and program level data. Data sets utilized include Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Census, National Survey of Child Health and Children with Special Health Care Needs, and Hospital Discharge data. The program publishes a variety of Disability related data and information on a regular basis. Below are the most recent program statistical publications:

Rhode Island DISABILITY FACTS in 2003

National Survey of Children's Health, 2003

Cigarette Smoking Among Adults with Disabilities in Rhode Island

Oral Health Care Utilization Among Adults with Disabilities in Rhode Island

Health Disparities and People with Disabilities: A Mid-Course Review

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Highlights

RI Children with Special Health Care Needs Data

Census 2000: Rhode Island Disability Facts

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