Guttmacher Institute Data Center

The Data Center at the Guttmacher Institute is focused on providing information on the state, national, and international level related to reproductive and sexual health. Background The Data Center is maintained by the Guttmacher Institute. The Guttmacher Institute’s goal is to advance the sexual and reproductive health in the United States and worldwide through an interrelated program of social science research, policy analysis and public education designed to generate new ideas, encourage enlightened public debate and promote sound policy and program development. In 2009, Guttmacher was designated an official Collaborating Center for Reproductive Health by the World Health Organization and its regional office, the Pan American Health Organization. The Institute produces a wide range of publications and resources on topics pertaining to sexual and reproductive health, including International Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, the Guttmacher Policy Review and Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. The Data Center allows users to search on the national, inter national, and state level for specific laws and policies related to title X, family planning, abortion policies, contraceptive needs and services, and teen pregnancy. User functionality Users are able to search U.S. and state data as well as international data. State profiles and country summaries are provided and include synopses of the main legislation related to sexual and reproductive health in that area. Users are also able to customize domestic and international data by creating a specific table, tracking a specific trend, or generating a specific map. Users are able to select specific indicators including data related to abortions, adol escents, demographics, contraception, pregnancy, and services and financing. Data Notes Users are able to download reports and summaries in html or pdf formats. If users generate tables or maps they are created in html and excel formats. The source of the data is clearly labeled and provided for each table/report. There is no indication on the website as to how often the data is updated.