Records and reports at the community level provide important health information. Records include individual health cards, family folders, community folders, and national health program records. They are categorized by type (e.g. periodic, unit-based), subject (e.g. medical, social), and collection place (e.g. health centers, with individuals). Important records kept at health centers include family folders, MCH cards, and treatment/referral records. Records kept with patients include health cards and medicine stock registers. Maintaining accurate, organized records and reports is essential for assessing community health, collecting data, planning, and conducting research.