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CHARTS Training and Resources
Training
Whether you are using the website for the first time or mastering your skills with
a specific feature, the following training modules will enhance your FloridaCHARTS.com
experience. Beginning with an introductory module, each training introduces
features, data, and products found throughout FloridaCHARTS. These modules
are provided as both a training resource for Florida Department of Health staff
and the general public.
Note: viewing the training modules requires Adobe Flash Player.
An introduction to Florida CHARTS
This training module provides an overview of the Florida CHARTS website. There are general descriptions
of site organization, operation instructions, and available data.
CHARTS individual health indicator reports
This module focuses on reports for health indicators. This task is
one of the most common for visitors to the site. Users will find descriptions
of health indicators, basic statistical explanations, and a step-by-step walkthrough.
The module also explains the products available for export and display.
Behavioral Risk Factor Data (BRFSS)
The purpose of the Behavioral Risk Factors survey is to obtain county-level
estimates of the prevalence of personal health behaviors that contribute to morbidity and mortality.
This module describes the Behavioral Risk Factor Survey, the questions it contains, and data uses.
There are also detailed instructions for creating a report on FloridaCHARTS for BRFSS data.
County and State Profiles
Profile reports are an excellent source of data for multiple indicators in one easy-to-read
document. This training describes the different profile reports on FloridaCHARTS and their
components.
Other Resources
FloridaCHARTS.com User Guide
This guide provides useful information about how to use the FloridaCHARTS.com website. It includes information about
data sources, rate calculations, report types and interactive maps. Each chapter also includes several practice exercises
to help users learn to use the different features of the site.
Interactive Florida Vital Statistics Annual Report
This new application makes it easier than ever to access Florida Vital Statistics data. This report includes data on births,
deaths, population, and life expectancy.
Vital Statistics Rates and
Formulae
This document details calculations used in the Vital Statistics Annual Report
and in this system.
ICD-10 - International
Statistical Classification of Diseases, tenth revision
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is designed to promote
international comparability in the collection, processing, classification, and
presentation of mortality statistics. This includes providing a format for
reporting causes of death on the death certificate. |
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