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Dataset Catalogue

Curated open health datasets to kickstart your predictive modeling, risk analysis, and concept proposals for PJDSC 2026.

WHO
1991–2024Global

Adolescent Mortality Rate

per 1000, age-specific cohort

Worldwide data of adolescent mortality, per 1000 of each cohort (age range) per country per year.

Groups by sex and divides adolescents into three cohorts ranging from 10–19 years old
Data spans from 1991 to 2024 across global member states
Filterable by location types and geographical regions
Global Health & DemographicsSource
WHO
2000–2001Global

Foodborne Deaths

mean, 95% uncertainty interval

Worldwide dataset containing mean amount of deaths arising from food consumption and biological contamination per year.

Groups by age cohorts and types of hazards (virus, parasite, bacteria)
Covers epidemiological burden and uncertainty intervals
Dataset spans 2000 to 2001 baseline monitoring
Infectious Diseases & Food SafetySource
WHO
1974–2025Global

Measles – Number of Reported Cases

Longitudinal surveillance tracking annual numbers of clinically confirmed and reported measles infections per country.

Extensive epidemiological coverage spanning 1974 to 2025
Essential for vaccination efficacy and contagion wave forecasting
Filterable by member states and WHO regional offices
Infectious DiseasesSource
WHO
2000–2024Global

WASH Basic Drinking-Water Services

population using at least (%)

Worldwide dataset that records percentage of country population that has access to basic drinking-water services per year.

Grouped by total, urban, and rural population percentages
Dataset spans from 2000 to 2024 across national surveys
Critical baseline for modeling waterborne pathogen risks and health equity
Environmental & WASHSource
WHO
2010–2023Global

Air Pollution: Concentrations of Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

SDG Indicator 11.6.2

Annual ambient concentrations of particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5).

Grouped by country total, urban centers, rural districts, cities, and towns
Dataset spans from 2010 to 2023
Key driver for predictive modeling on chronic respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses
Environmental & WASHSource
CDC
2015–2022International

Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging Data

Comprehensive public health surveillance data on Alzheimer's disease, cognitive decline, caregiving, smoking, and geriatric wellness.

Provided by the CDC Division of Population Health
Spans from 2015 to 2022 with multi-metric survey indicators
Ideal for clustering chronic comorbidities, behavioral risk, and cognitive impairment
Chronic Diseases & AgingSource
CDC
Global

Tests for Antibodies to Trachoma Pgp3 Antigen

Diagnostic dataset evaluating latent class models to compare testing platforms for antibody detection against the Chlamydia trachomatis antigen Pgp3.

Curated by the Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria
Designed for statistical modeling and platform sensitivity calibration
Includes comparative diagnostic assay parameters and test concordance
Infectious Diseases & DiagnosticsSource
CDC
International

Disability and Health Data System (DHDS) – Prevalence of Disability Status and Types

State-level and demographic epidemiological data on adults with functional disabilities across cognitive, mobility, vision, and self-care domains.

Categorizes functional disability types (cognitive, mobility, hearing, vision, independent living)
Includes cross-tabulations by demographic cohorts and healthcare access metrics
Supports resource allocation modeling and vulnerability mapping
Chronic Diseases & DisabilitiesSource
DOH Philippines
Up to Nov 2022Local (PH)

COVID-19 DOH Data Drop (Philippines)

Official Philippine open government epidemiological surveillance data on COVID-19 cases, testing facilities, hospital occupancy, and outcomes as of November 19, 2022.

Official Philippine national open government health dataset (data.gov.ph)
Contains patient demographics, regional case distributions, severity, and outcomes
Prime benchmark for localized outbreak modeling and contagion forecasting in the Philippines
Local (Philippines)Source
WHO
Global

Tuberculosis Incidence

per 100,000 population

Annual notifications and estimated rates of newly diagnosed tuberculosis (TB) infections per 100,000 population across member states.

Standardized per 100,000 population for international epidemiological comparison
Longitudinal TB surveillance across decades
Critical priority indicator for Southeast Asian public health interventions
Infectious DiseasesSource
CDC
International

U.S. Chronic Disease Indicators (CDI)

Cross-cutting public health surveillance system measuring prevalence, hospitalizations, mortality, and behavioral risk factors for chronic illnesses.

Encompasses 124 indicators across cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and arthritis
Tracks key behavioral risks: tobacco usage, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition
Enables multi-factor predictive modeling of chronic health outcomes
Chronic DiseasesSource
WHO
Global

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)

Global demographic indicator measuring average estimated years of life for a newborn based on prevailing mortality rates across territories.

Segmented by nation, WHO geographical region, year, and biological sex
Foundational macro-level health index of public health resilience and clinical access
Valuable target variable for multi-factorial socioeconomic regression models
Global Health & DemographicsSource
HDX / DOH
Local (PH)

Philippine Dengue Cases and Deaths

Surveillance time-series logging confirmed dengue fever cases, hospitalizations, and fatalities aggregated across Philippine regions and provinces.

Granular regional and provincial surveillance data from the DOH Epidemiology Bureau
Hosted on the United Nations Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX)
Ideal for seasonal outbreak forecasting, vector control analysis, and climate-lag correlation
Local (Philippines)Source
UNICEF
Global

Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates (Stunting, Wasting, and Overweight)

Global epidemiological database tracking child growth failure indicators including prevalence and burden of stunting, wasting, and overweight.

Standardized multi-agency estimates across more than 150 countries
Includes national survey metrics, modeled trends, and demographic breakdowns
Crucial for identifying nutritional vulnerability and early childhood intervention priorities
Maternal & Pediatric HealthSource
UNICEF
Global

Global Maternal Mortality Estimates

Internationally validated dataset monitoring maternal mortality ratios (MMR), total maternal deaths, and lifetime mortality risk across more than 180 countries.

Tracks maternal mortality ratios (MMR) and lifetime risk across 180+ nations
Critical benchmark for evaluating obstetric healthcare delivery and health equity
Essential for healthcare infrastructure modeling and reproductive health research
Maternal & Pediatric HealthSource

Explore Historical PJDSC Challenge Datasets

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