NM-IBIS Query System Contents and Usage

The NM-IBIS Query System provides a simple-to-use interface that allows a user to step through data selection options and perform custom queries of New Mexico's public health databases.

What is a custom query?

A custom query is an interface (Web pages) where the user can select a dataset (e.g., birth) and a measure (e.g., count) and then limit or aggregate the results by year, age group, Health Region, etc. to obtain data in a table, graph and/or map. Available datasets are listed below as well as on the left navigation buttons in this section. Measures can include rates, counts, survey topics, top 10 lists, averages, etc. The available selections for filtering the data and defining cross-tabulations depends on what is available in the data set.

Basic steps to follow:

  1. Select the dataset using the left navigation buttons.
  2. Select a measure. Click on one of the blue bars to see a list of measures. The most commonly used measures are listed under the "Quick Selection" bar. Query modules that have many selections also use the "Advanced Selection" bar, which will list all available measures. For datasets that also have injury measures click on the "Injury Selection" bar or choose "Injury" from the left navigation buttons.
  3. Build your query. After selecting a measure you will see a page with a series of numbered steps (blue bars). Click on a step bar to expand the step. Make selections to build your query.
  4. Submit query. After you have finished making selections click on the "Submit" button to run your query. The top button on the left navigation, "Submit Query/Get Result" also submits the query.
  5. View and/or modify your results. From the results page you can select/change a chart, export to Excel, use the "Modify Query/Return to QueryBuilder" to modify your query selections or start a new query. For more information about these features and step by step examples see the NM-IBIS Query System Tutorial.

See the Resources and Help pages for more query system information.

Query modules currently include:


Data uses:

The information is intended to track progress toward goals, and to support evidenced-based decision making in New Mexico to plan and improve service delivery, evaluate health care systems, and inform policy decisions.

NM-IBIS Data Citation:

Please see our NM-IBIS Web Citation page for guidance on how to cite information from the NM-IBIS Website.



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Epidemiology and Response Division, New Mexico Department of Health, 1190 St. Francis Dr., P.O. Box 26110, Santa Fe, NM, 87502. Telephone: (505) 476-3566
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Content updated: Wed, 6 Jun 2012 15:00:00 MDT