National Center for Health Statistics

VISION To be a world-class innovator and provider of health data and statistics MISSION NCHS collects, analyzes, and disseminates timely, relevant, and accurate health data and statistics. Our products and services inform the public and guide program and policy decisions to improve our nation’s health. CORE VALUES ACCURACY – We ensure that our data and statistics are reliable sources of information INTEGRITY – We uphold a high standard of transparency, accountability, and neutrality in our work OBJECTIVITY – We provide objective data and health statistics through credible methods QUALITY – We deliver products and services that are of the highest standards TRUST – We promote collaboration among our partners and secure data sharing through data security, privacy, and confidentiality