New Jersey Tracking Program
Website: http://nj.gov/health/ceohs/public-health-tracking/
Email: NJ.EPHT@doh.nj.gov
Twitter: @NJDeptofHealth
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NJDeptofHealth/
Subscription to Data Portal Updates: https://nj.gov/health/chs/njshad/subscribe.shtml
Mission:
The NJ Tracking Program collaborates to enhance the state’s environmental and public health data, infrastructure, and expertise to improve the health of residents. Core goals include the following:
- Creating indicators that combine data and context for health and environmental datasets which can be used for ongoing surveillance, targeting activities, and evaluation
- Providing easy online access to user-customized datasets, charts, tables, and maps
- Conducting outreach and education to expand the use of health and environmental data at the local and county level
Quick Stats:
- NJ is the 4th smallest state by area, but the 11th most populous with nearly 9 million residents. It is the most densely populated state in the United States.
- NJ is divided into 21 counties and 565 municipalities. Unlike other states, all NJ land is part of a municipality.
- Twenty-two of NJ’s municipalities have populations over 65,000.
- About 12% of NJ residents obtain their drinking water from a private well.
Unique Data:
In addition to the set of standard data collected and displayed by all state and local tracking programs, individual programs may host data that are important to their populations.
Tools & Resources:
- NJ Tracking Data Portal: NJ SHAD
- Potential Lead Exposure Mapping (PLEM)
- Environmental Justice Mapping, Assessment and Protection Tool (EJMAP)
- Overburdened Communities (OBC)
- Health Indicator Reports
- Health Disparity Priority Areas
- Community Dashboard and Profile Tool
- Custom Dataset Queries
- What’s in My Community NJDEP Air Quality Permitted Facilities Mapping Application
- NJ Tracking in Action Stories