Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, colorless, tasteless, radioactive gas produced from the radioactive decay of radium, found in most soils and earthen construction materials. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. after smoking, and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. This data is collected to understand how many individuals are affected by elevated radon levels in Tennessee, and how many lives could be saved by educating the public about testing, mitigating, and building radon resistant homes.

This health data website is built around an open data platform that serves as a centralized hub for accessing and utilizing a wealth of public-facing data from various divisions and offices within the TDH. Through this site, we aim to improve data access, foster collaboration, and empower partners to make informed decisions that protect and enhance Tennessee's health.

Information on the Offices and Divisions in TDH that are currently (and those that are not currently) contributing data to this data website.

This glossary provides terms and definitions of some common terms you may see nestled within our data or reports.

General landing page for Tennessee Health Tracking program and the National Environmental Public Health Tracking program funded by the CDC.

This article provides an overview of how to navigate the health data website, quick tips, and links to more resources. Happy exploring!

Chronic diseases are ailments that last over a year and can have a significant impact on one's health. Learn more about chronic disease impact in Tennessee here.

Fulfillment of each data request is subject to applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and Tennessee Department of Health data release policies. Although data requests are typically fulfilled within 30 days, the time frame for our fulfillment of a data request depends on the complexity of the request and staff availability. Due to the Department's response to COVID-19, there may be delays with processing of data requests.