At a glance
- The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) collects public health data several times a year via our Rapid Surveys System.
- Rapid Surveys data cover diverse health topics because different questions are asked on each survey.
- Find out what topics have been featured on each of our Rapid Surveys.
Health topics
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) determines each Rapid Survey's topics and questions based on CDC's information needs at the time. This approach makes Rapid Surveys a valuable tool for collecting data that can be used for knowledge, action, and impact.
Explore the topics in the list below or through our searchable tool to access Rapid Surveys data and estimates.
Round 1 topics
Home ventilation device use, including HEPA filter use and reasons for using and not using
History of mammograms, dense breast tissue, and receiving information on tissue density
Beliefs about whether drinking alcohol increases cancer risk
Use and stopping use of chemical hair straighteners and relaxers
Concern about and use of genetic testing for cancer risk
Medical procedures on fallopian tubes and ovaries
Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and information sources about Long COVID
Testing of potential survey questions about race, ethnicity, and racial or ethnic subgroups
Attitudes and beliefs about and use of sunscreen
Round 2 topics
ADHD diagnosis age, treatment, and health insurance coverage
Care, treatment decisions, and experiences with care for chronic pain
Birth control use among women
Fit testing and use of hearing protection devices
Use of and opinions and beliefs about illegal drugs and naloxone
Social media use and perceptions of online connection
Swimming ability and swimming experiences
Technology-facilitated sexual violence, such as sharing sexual images without consent
Round 3 topics
Beliefs about, knowledge of, and difficulties collecting family health history
Genetic testing for cancer or heart disease risk
Recent sexual health services and sources of sexual health information
Round 4 topics
Unwanted sexual situations on the internet, social media, text messages, or emails
Freedoms and behaviors limited by an intimate partner
Intimate partner humiliation, criticism, blame, domination, isolation, intimidation, or threats
Forced sexual contact and threats related to sexual contact
Brain injuries resulting from intimate partner violence
Content Source:
National Center for Health Statistics