• TRENDS
  • NATALITY
  • STRUCTURE
  • HUMAN

How to query mortality and birth data with your AI

Connect your AI to the CDC WONDER database to pull specific epidemiological datasets. Once connected, you can request precise mortality or natality metrics using structured parameters.

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Short answer

How can I pull CDC mortality and birth data using my AI?

Your agent sends structured queries to the CDC WONDER database to extract specific mortality trends from D76/D77 or natality metrics from D10. You'll get the exact data points you need without manual filtering.

Data outcomes

What you get from your queries

The specific datasets your agent pulls from the CDC.

TRENDS

Mortality trend analysis

The AI pulls specific mortality data from D76 or D77 datasets. You get the raw numbers or summarized trends for specific demographics.

NATALITY

Birth rate metrics

Request natality data from the D10 dataset. Your agent extracts specific birth metrics based on the parameters you provide.

STRUCTURE

Formatted data sets

The AI translates your natural language into structured CDC parameters. You receive the resulting data in a clean, readable format.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You must review the final data points against the official CDC WONDER interface. The AI handles the retrieval, but you confirm the accuracy.

The workflow

What your AI does when a query arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between your question and the CDC's structured database.

  1. Parameter mapping

    Your agent takes your request and identifies the necessary CDC parameters, such as specific D76 or D10 codes.

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  2. Database execution

    The AI sends the structured request to the CDC WONDER system to fetch the requested mortality or birth records.

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  3. Data parsing

    The agent processes the raw response from the CDC to isolate the specific trends or metrics you asked for.

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  4. Result delivery

    The AI presents the mortality or natality data in a clear format within your chat interface.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin querying the CDC WONDER database.

Starting points

Swap out the specific D-codes or demographic details to match the data you need.

CDC WONDER Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2e1hzTkTfK62bhDLQDVl0dAS6YzhqwKhDsDg2iRn/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — CDC WONDER capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cdc-wonder-epidemiologic-data-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2e1hzTkTfK62bhDLQDVl0dAS6YzhqwKhDsDg2iRn/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Query the D76 mortality data for the last five years in California.

  • Get natality metrics from the D10 dataset for infants born in 2022.

  • Pull mortality trends from D77 for specific age groups in New York.

  • Find the specific D10 birth data for the state of Texas from 2020 to 2023.

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Connect CDC WONDER once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start querying immediately.

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FAQ

How the task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change data in the CDC database?

    No. The AI can only read and query existing data through the CDC WONDER database.

  • 02

    Does the AI handle the data visualization?

    The AI retrieves the data and can format it into tables, but you must use your own tools if you need complex charts or maps.

  • 03

    Can I query any CDC dataset?

    The AI is limited to the datasets exposed by the query_wonder_database tool, such as D76, D77, and D10.

  • 04

    Will the AI automatically download CSV files for me?

    No. The AI provides the data within your chat interface. You would need to copy that data into your own files manually.

  • 05

    Do I need to know the exact CDC parameter codes?

    Not necessarily. You can describe what you want in plain English, and the AI will attempt to map your request to the correct parameters.

  • More questions about CDC WONDER? The Connector page answers them. See everything the CDC WONDER Connector can do

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