With health data, it can be easy to witness statistics and other resources that may have misinformation. The best way to know how to interpret data for your project is to follow the acronym REACT, which stands for:
Relevancy: Is the data related to your research question?
Expertise: Who is publishing this data?
Accuracy: Does the data present a realistic picture of the situation compared to other statistics on the same topic?
Clarity: Is the data presented in an understandable format?
Transparency: Are the methods used to collect the data articulated?