Data & Literature

This section contains links to sources of public health data and literature public. Information is contained in the following pages. 

• Data Sources & Policies
  A guide to finding public health data sources and policies for specific topics e.g. accidents, cancer, children, substance misuse, lifestyle.
  
  

• Understanding Data
  A guide basic to interpreting public health data, such as rates, measures of deprivation, population.
  
  

• Analytical Methods
  A step by step guide and excel templates for calculating Townsend and Jarman scores, standardised rates, life expectancy, and population estimates
  
  

• Literature Databases
  Links to databases of on-line journals and guidelines
  
  
  

• Conducting a Local Heath Needs Assessment - (TEST SITE)
  Step by step guide to conducting a health needs assessment in Avon.