National Center for Health Statistics

Historical Surveys
An overview of surveys and programs administered by the National Center for Health Statistics that have been completed.
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Data Visualizations
A collection of interactive tools that present NCHS data in a visually engaging format.
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Collection of products for disseminating scientific research in an engaging, easily digestible way. These serve as an adjunct to a full scientific report.
- Declines in Cigarette Smoking During Pregnancy in the United States, 2016–2021Data Brief No. 458 (1/31/2023)
- Births: Final Data for 2021National Vital Statistics Report Vol. 72 No. 1 (1/31/2023)
- Diagnosed Allergic Conditions in Adults: United States, 2021Data Brief No. 460 (1/26/2023)
- Diagnosed Allergic Conditions in Children Aged 0–17 Years: United States, 2021Data Brief No. 459 (1/26/2023)
- Interactive Quarterly Estimates from the January 2019 – September 2022 NHIS
- Early Release of Quarterly Estimates from the July 2021 – September 2022 NHIS
In 2021, the average age of mothers at first birth was 27.3 years; a record high for the nation.
Source: National Vital Statistics System