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DSDR: A Population Health Data Archive
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Data Sharing for Demographic Research (DSDR) is funded by the Population Dynamics Branch (PDB) of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

Website: dsdr.icpsr.umich.edu
Help: DSDR-data@umich.edu
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Today we recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. Veterans. The Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) includes measures related to military service and veteran status that can support research on veteran populations. Explore the variables: myumi.ch/8q7dR
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November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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New data alert! County- and state-level marriage and divorce data (2011–2019) now available! Link these records with other datasets to enrich your research. Learn more: myumi.ch/g3w63
Graphic reads: New Research Data! County-Level Marriage and Divorce Data, United States, 2011-2019 and the PI’s name: Krista K. Westrick-Payne.
November 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Don’t miss out on #SelfPromotionMonth! Help others discover your research by contributing to the ICPSR Bibliography: myumi.ch/qZMqx. Citations help others find and review work already done and explore new avenues of research as well.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Are your NICHD-funded data already available elsewhere? You can still add your study to the DSDR CATalog to boost discoverability. This #NationalCatDay submit your deposit to DSDR (myumi.ch/2r2pz). Email DSDR-data@umich.edu with questions.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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The DSDR website has a fresh new look! Our redesigned site features updated content and a modern design to help you explore population health data and resources. Take a look at dsdr.icpsr.umich.edu.
October 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Our website is getting a fresh new look next week! Please note that services may be temporarily unavailable Monday evening, Oct. 27, as we prepare for this exciting update.
October 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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On National #ChildHealthDay, explore the 2025 Strategic Plan from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)—advancing child health, pregnancy and lactation care, fertility research and more: myumi.ch/y1ZMP
October 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Today we honor the unsung heroes within our organization and at our partner institutions. You are a blessing. Happy #ResearchAdministratorDay. If we can help you, please let us know: DSDR-data@umich.edu.
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September 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Celebrate #NationalStatesandCapitalsDay by exploring studies conducted in state capitals like Baby’s First Years (ICPSR 37871) & the Boston Reentry Study (ICPSR 39307). Looking for state-level data? DSDR has 100+ studies covering one or more states: myumi.ch/5k1k1
September 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Where do pirates store their data? ARRRchives. Questions about depositing data? Learn more here myumi.ch/y1JM4 or contact us at DSDR-data@umich.edu. #talklikeapirateday
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September 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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This #OnlineLearningDay, rethink traditional catalogs and repositories! Learn about a new framework that boosts the FAIRness of research data by bridging silos. Replay the webinar: myumi.ch/JPAQ5
September 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Celebrate National Swap Ideas Day! Discover how the Virtual Data Enclave (VDE) boosts cross-discipline research and idea sharing by removing barriers to collaboration: myumi.ch/g3gpV
September 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Grandparents are integral to families across the world. Celebrate Grandparents Day and learn about their impact through data at DSDR: myumi.ch/y1Nq8 #DoSomethingGrand
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September 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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It's Back-to-School season! Whether you're a student diving into your first project or faculty preparing for another semester, DSDR has data to support your research myumi.ch/Xy7nb.
Need help getting started? Email us to start a conversation: DSDR-data@umich.edu.
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September 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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DSDR User Support will be closed September 1st in observance of Labor Day. Please see our Resources page: myumi.ch/61xQx for assistance during this time. Email DSDR-data@umich.edu for assistance upon our return.
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August 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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DSDR's latest Quarterly Newsletter is here! Discover new data releases, take a closer look at the Katrina@10 Series, and learn about our leadership transition as we thank John Marcotte for his many years of service as Director: myumi.ch/y1dAW
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August 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Newly released restricted-access dataset explores HIV risk, exploitation, victimization & more among Asian immigrant women in massage parlors. Learn more: myumi.ch/E8Emk
Promotional graphic for new research data. The image features a white circular background with the text: “Asian Women Working in Massage Parlors in New York City and Los Angeles County, 2014-2016 (ICPSR 39387) and “Chin et al.” A green banner at the top reads 'NEW RESEARCH DATA!' Below the title a link to the series page is displayed against a green background ‘myumi.ch/E8Emk’. The bottom section has a dark purple background with the DSDR logo that reads ‘Data Sharing for Demographic Research: A Population Health Data Archive'.
August 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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The Child Trauma Data Collection Series just got bigger! The series now features 12 studies from an international collaborative effort tracking children after acute trauma. Common data elements are included for cross-study analysis. myumi.ch/Qwdqz
Promotional graphic for new research data. The image features a white circular background with the text: “CTDA 1036: Posttraumatic Stress, Appraisals, and Coping in Children Age 8 to 13 Hospitalized for Injury and Their Parents, United States, 2012-2015 (ICPSR 39433) and “Marsac, Megan L.” A green banner at the top reads 'NEW RESEARCH DATA!' Below the title a link to the series page is displayed against a green background 'myumi.ch/Qwdqz'. The bottom section has a dark purple background with the DSDR logo that reads ‘Data Sharing for Demographic Research: A Population Health Data Archive'.
August 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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The new Katrina@10 Series has 3 studies focusing on specific subpopulations uniquely affected by Hurricane Katrina, including households along the LA/MS Gulf Coast, low-income parents from New Orleans, & Vietnamese families living in New Orleans. myumi.ch/JPE5q
Promotional graphic for new research data. The image features a white circular background with the text: ‘Katrina@10 Series with the following study references: ‘ICPSR 39335,’ ‘ICPSR 39339,’ and ‘ICPSR 39340’ listed as well as the authors ‘VanLandingham et al.’ A green banner at the top reads 'NEW RESEARCH DATA!' Below the title a link to the series page is displayed against a green background ‘https://myumi.ch/JPE5q.’ The bottom section has a dark purple background with the DSDR logo that reads ‘Data Sharing for Demographic Research: A Population Health Data Archive'.
July 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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DSDR User Support will be closed July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Please see our FAQs for support during this time: myumi.ch/G2qrV. Email DSDR-data@umich.edu for assistance upon our return.
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July 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Five new studies added to the Child Trauma Data Collection! The series now includes 11 prospective studies from an international collaborative project tracking children after acute trauma, with common data elements for seamless cross-study analysis. myumi.ch/2rbDR
Promotional graphic for new research data. The image features a white circular background with the text: ‘New Additions to the Child Trauma Data Collection Series' with the following study references: ‘CTDA 1005 (Winston et al.); CTDA 1008 (Winston et al.); CTDA 1010 (Kenardy); CTDA 1027 (La Greca); and CTDA (Kelley)’ listed. A green banner at the top reads 'NEW RESEARCH DATA!' Below the title a link to the series page is displayed against a green background 'myumi.ch/2rbDR'. The bottom section has a dark purple background with the DSDR logo that reads ‘Data Sharing for Demographic Research: A Population Health Data Archive'.
June 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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DSDR User Support will be closed May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. Please see our FAQs (myumi.ch/W66gw) for assistance during this time. Email DSDR-data@umich.edu for assistance upon our return.
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May 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Are you planning to apply for an NIH grant? Join us for an interactive workshop to gain direct experience with creating a Data Management and Sharing (DMS) plan and for guidance on data sharing based on your research topic. For more details visit: myumi.ch/JPkqN
Promotional image reads "Workshop Announcement: Creating an NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan with ICPSR on July 31, 2025. The workshop is in-person, interactive, focused on data sharing and designed specifically for NIH researchers or research staff planning to apply to an NIH grant. To learn more: https://myumi.ch/JPkqN. The ICPSR logo appears at the bottom of the image.
May 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Questions about using the NCHAT data? Connect with NCHAT Project Manager & Data Analyst, Alexandra VanBergen, PhD, during virtual office hours TODAY, 4/16 (held in conjunction with IPUMS)!
Registration required; drop in anytime between 11am-12:30pm ET
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April 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Wishing everyone a great #PAA2025! While DSDR won’t be in the exhibit hall, we’re still available for email and video chats. Explore our resources such as the Data Matrix via LinkTree, and be sure to visit our sister archive, NACDA, in booths 513/515! linktr.ee/DSDRdata
DSDR Staff standing in front of the DSDR exhibit booth during the 2024 PAA conference exhibit. The text “See You Next Year!” overlays the image.
April 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM