Website Provides Quick Access to New and Updated State Health Data and Information

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State Health Facts Online, a state health data and health policy information system developed by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, now includes data updates in nearly every section of the Web site. In May 2003 the site was reformatted to include new maps, tables, and bar graphs. New data have been added, including information on the percentage of mothers beginning prenatal care in the first trimester and on preterm births as a percentage of live births. Several updates have also been made to existing content, including Medicaid birth data and childhood immunization information. State Health Facts Online offers quick access to health data and policy information for policymakers, researchers, program administrators and others. It is available at www.statehealthfacts.kff.org.