Rural Health
Resources by State: Puerto Rico
Health in the Americas: Puerto Rico
Offers data on the health situation of people living in Puerto Rico. Describes and analyzes the progress, constraints, and challenges the state faces in their efforts to improve the health of their people. Covers socio-economic and demographic information, health status, and health services. Reports that people who live in rural areas experience a higher level of poverty (56%) than those who live in urban settings (44%).
Date: 2012
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Pan American Health Organization
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Offers data on the health situation of people living in Puerto Rico. Describes and analyzes the progress, constraints, and challenges the state faces in their efforts to improve the health of their people. Covers socio-economic and demographic information, health status, and health services. Reports that people who live in rural areas experience a higher level of poverty (56%) than those who live in urban settings (44%).
Date: 2012
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Pan American Health Organization
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The Northeast and Caribbean Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center - Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands Events Calendar
Lists the events, trainings, and webinars for the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Island region of the Northeast and Caribbean Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center.
Type: Calendar/Event List
Sponsoring organization: The Northeast and Caribbean Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center
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Lists the events, trainings, and webinars for the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Island region of the Northeast and Caribbean Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center.
Type: Calendar/Event List
Sponsoring organization: The Northeast and Caribbean Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center
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Census Island Area Profiles: Puerto Rico Profile
Profile details data sets and visualizations, news, and guides for using Census data for Puerto Rico. Highlights data sets on population, housing, economy, and workforce, among others.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Profile details data sets and visualizations, news, and guides for using Census data for Puerto Rico. Highlights data sets on population, housing, economy, and workforce, among others.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) Comprehensive Cancer Control Plans
Shares comprehensive cancer control plans for all 50 states, the 6 U.S. affiliated Pacific jurisdictions, Puerto Rico, and several tribes. Outlines how the organizations plan to address cancer in their geographic service area based on the specific needs of the population they serve, including those in rural areas.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Shares comprehensive cancer control plans for all 50 states, the 6 U.S. affiliated Pacific jurisdictions, Puerto Rico, and several tribes. Outlines how the organizations plan to address cancer in their geographic service area based on the specific needs of the population they serve, including those in rural areas.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant State Information: Puerto Rico
Presents maternal and child health contacts, priorities, performance measures, and outcomes measures for Puerto Rico.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Maternal and Child Health Bureau
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Presents maternal and child health contacts, priorities, performance measures, and outcomes measures for Puerto Rico.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Maternal and Child Health Bureau
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Suicide Prevention Resource Center: States and Territories
Provides information, resources, and suicide prevention plans for all 50 states, some U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Includes contacts, events, current legislation, and news updates for each state on the topic of suicide prevention.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Suicide Prevention Resource Center
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Provides information, resources, and suicide prevention plans for all 50 states, some U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Includes contacts, events, current legislation, and news updates for each state on the topic of suicide prevention.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Suicide Prevention Resource Center
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2012 Statistical Abstract: Puerto Rico & the Island Areas
Presents summary economic and social statistics for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Presents demographic, economic, and educational data gathered between 2007 and 2010.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Presents summary economic and social statistics for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Presents demographic, economic, and educational data gathered between 2007 and 2010.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Puerto Rico KIDS COUNT Data Center
Provides data on child well-being for Puerto Rico. Covers demographics, economic well-being, education, family and community, health, and safety and risky behaviors. Some data available by municipality.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Annie E. Casey Foundation
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Provides data on child well-being for Puerto Rico. Covers demographics, economic well-being, education, family and community, health, and safety and risky behaviors. Some data available by municipality.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Annie E. Casey Foundation
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Territorial & Jurisdiction Oral Health Programs
Provides information on oral health programs in the U.S. territories and jurisdictions of the Atlantic and Pacific.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors
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Provides information on oral health programs in the U.S. territories and jurisdictions of the Atlantic and Pacific.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors
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CIA World Fact Book: Puerto Rico
Provides current information on Puerto Rico, covering geography, population characteristics, government, and the economy.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Central Intelligence Agency
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Provides current information on Puerto Rico, covering geography, population characteristics, government, and the economy.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Central Intelligence Agency
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