Data

Our purpose is to comply with state law amendments, passed in July 2011, that allow adult adoptees to receive copies of their original birth certificates starting in July 2012.

Our purpose is to monitor and identify disparities that exist among in Rhode Island adult cigarette smokers to inform who is most at-risk for smoking-related health issues using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

To monitor the epidemiology, incidence and geographic distribution of West Nile Virus (WNV), Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and other arboviruses in Rhode Island for early detection and prevention of any human transmission.

To determine trends in asthma among Rhode Islanders.

To determine whether the water at the state's licensed beach facilities is safe for swimming.

To inform the public when data and observations from approved volunteer partners and RIDOH’s own water samples from non-licensed beaches indicate that risks to public health are present at beaches and other coastal swimming areas in Rhode Island.

Our purpose is to assess Rhode Island's progress towards advancing health equity, as part of the Rhode Island Health Equity Measures.

Our purpose is to identify newborns with birth defects, assure that these children receive appropriate medical and social services, and monitor trends.

Our purpose is to assess cancer burden among Rhode Islanders using The Rhode Island Cancer Registry (RICR).

Our purpose is to track emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and mortality for carbon monoxide poisoning in Rhode Island.

Our purpose is to assess immunization coverage rates for children and workers at DHS-licensed center-based child care facilities in accordance with state regulations.

To track the elimination of childhood lead poisoning in Rhode Island.

To provide ongoing surveillance on the burden and distribution of high cholesterol in Rhode Island.

Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make that difference.

Our purpose is to provide data related to climate change and health effects in Rhode Island. Data on demographics, temperature, rainfall, drought, and heat illness are included in the dashboard. Future predicted temperatures and rainfall are shown using two different climate change scenarios.

Involvement with the criminal justice system, including incarceration, probation, and parole, can affect the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Our purpose is to register deaths occurring in Rhode Island and to Rhode Island residents whenever the death occurs.

To provide ongoing surveillance on the burden and distribution of diabetes in Rhode Island.

Our purpose is to provide Early Hearing Detection and Intervention data to help people learn about newborn hearing screening and follow-up services in Rhode Island.

Education helps ensure that people have the opportunity to live healthy lives in healthy communities.

Our purpose is to monitor the epidemiology, incidence and geographic distribution of enteric diseases in Rhode Island.

Lead poisoned children are likely to suffer life-long consequences. Even a small amount of lead can have a negative effect on a child's development and can cause serious health problems, including learning disabilities, loss of IQ, and reduced attention span.

The environment where we live, work, and play affects our health. The Rhode Island Environmental Public Health Tracking Network makes connections between health and the environment.

Housing affordability affects health in many ways. High housing costs can force families to choose other basic needs, such as food and heat.

Food insecurity is defined as the disruption of food intake or eating patterns because of lack of money and other resources.

To detect potential foodborne illness outbreaks and implement control and education measures to prevent more people from getting sick.

To measure access to healthcare among adults 18 years and older.

HealthFacts RI is Rhode Island’s All-Payer Claims Database (RI APCD), a large-scale database that systematically collects healthcare claims data from a variety of payer sources, including Medicare, Medicaid, and RI’s largest commercial payers.

Our purpose is to provide ongoing surveillance on the burden and distribution of high blood pressure in Rhode Island.

Our mission is to monitor and understand healthcare utilization, pertaining to hospital-based emergency departments and inpatient care, among Rhode Island residents, using data collected from hospitals in the state.

High housing costs can have a negative impact on health. Cost-burdened households may be forced to choose between the cost of housing and other essentials, such as food, utilities, and healthcare.

To monitor the trends in incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases of public health importance.

Our purpose is to assess violence and injury burden among Rhode Islanders using Hospital Discharge data.

Our purpose is to monitor the epidemiology and incidence of Legionnaires’ disease.

Our purpose is to provide Maternal and Child Health data to help people learn about the Rhode Island MCH populations.

Our purpose is to provide ongoing surveillance on the burden and distribution of mpox in Rhode Island.

Trees promote health in many ways. They help clean the air, promote outdoor physical activity, improve quality of life, and protect the environment.

Our purpose is to measure public support for making outdoor areas 100% smoke free.

Crime and violence affect the health of community members in many ways. People may experience injury or death, mental distress, or reduced quality of life.

To monitor the epidemiology, incidence and geographic distribution of animal rabies and potential rabies exposures in humans.

Our purpose is to test, evaluate the health risk and patterns of radon exposure in Rhode Island.

COVID-19, flu, and RSV data

Imagine a Rhode Island where every person has a fair and just opportunity to be healthy. This is known as health equity.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides low-income families with resources to purchase food. Access to this service can help relieve food insecurity.

Social vulnerability refers to the resilience of communities when confronted by external stresses on human health, stresses such as natural or human-caused disasters, or disease outbreaks.

Invasive Group B Strep Data case counts/rates by year.

Our purpose is to provide ongoing surveillance on the burden and distribution of stroke in Rhode Island.

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Substance Use Data Hub offers accessible, comprehensive information at three data hubs to support statewide prevention and harm reduction efforts.

This data represents cases of anaplasmosis, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and Lyme disease. Other tickborne diseases are not displayed here due to the Rhode Island Small Numbers Reporting Policy.

Access to reliable, affordable, safe transportation options is fundamental to healthy communities. Lack of transportation can impact a person’s ability to access healthcare services; healthy foods and other necessities; and steady, well-paying jobs.

Wastewater monitoring for COVID-19, flu, and RSV in Rhode Island.

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey was developed to monitor health behaviors that contribute markedly to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth and adults in the United States.