PRAMS survey responses supplement data from birth certificates and are used to help plan and assess maternal and child health programs on a state level. Because PRAMS data are population–based, findings from data analyses can be generalized to the entire state´s population of women who gave birth.

Requesting Data

Analysis Requests

To request analysis of Minnesota PRAMS data, submit a data request.

Use the Topic Map to easily identify survey questions for a particular topic and determine which survey year(s) those questions were asked.

Dataset Requests

To request a MN PRAMS dataset for your own analysis using appropriate statistical software, please review the Resource Sharing Plan and follow the directions included to submit an application.

Visit CDC’s website for more detailed information about submitting proposals for studies involving multiple states.

Minnesota Data Sharing Agreement for External Researchers

National Data

See how Minnesota data compares to other states: Selected PRAMS indicators from 2016-2020.