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National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Environmental Public Health Tracking Program
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network brings together data on environments and hazards, health effects, and population health from national, state, and city sources. Their Data Explorer includes drought datasets, including the U.S. Drought Monitor, Palmer Drought Severity Index, Standardized Precipitation Index, and Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index.
CDC's National Environmental Public Health Tracking Program created and maintains the Tracking Network.
Access
CDC National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network Website:
- Data Explorer: View interactive maps, tables, and charts
- Info by Location: View data by county or zip code
- State and Local Tracking Websites
- Downloadable Datasets (including drought)