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How to Document Data Sources
The data provided to you by the Community Health Data Base represent highly reputable sources. Whenever you use these data in reports, press releases, grant proposals, newsletters, etc., please make sure to cite them properly and professionally by using the wording below.

When specifically citing any of the data provided by the Community Health Data Base, the following statements should be included.

Household Health Survey Data:
Source: Public Health Management Corporation's Community Health Data Base (2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 or 2015) Southeastern Pennsylvania Household Health Survey

Narrative description:

These selected findings are from Public Health Management Corporation's (PHMC) (2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 or 2015) Southeastern Pennsylvania Household Health Survey, a major telephone survey of more than 10,000 households that examines the health and social well-being of residents in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. The survey is conducted as part of PHMC's Community Health Data Base, which contains information about local residents' health status, use of health services, and access to care. PHMC is a nonprofit, public health organization committed to improving the health of the community through outreach, education, research, planning, technical assistance, and direct services.

U.S. Census Data:
Data source: The biannual Census Updates and Projections. Provided by Nielsen-Claritas, Inc., and prepared by Public Health Management Corporation's Community Health Data Base.

Vital Statistics Data:
Data source: PA Department of Health and The Philadelphia Department of Public Health, 2009-2012. Prepared by Public Health Management Corporation's Community Health Data Base.

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data
Data source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). Prepared by Public Health Management Corporation's Community Health Data Base and The Reinvestment Fund (TRF).

Property-based Data
Data source: Board of Revision of Taxes and the Department of Revenue, City of Philadelphia. Prepared by Public Health Management's Community Health Data Base.

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