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Databases
- CINAHL This link opens in a new windowCINAHL is the main database for all aspects of nursing research. Try using general terms like world health, national health programs, international relations, or add those terms to more specific topics (e.g., "disease outbreaks AND international relations").
- Films on Demand This link opens in a new windowStreaming videos you can watch anywhere. Search for policy topics or check out their Health & Medicine categories.
- PubMed This link opens in a new windowThe premier source for medical research, including health policy. PubMed contains little full text, so remember to use the "Find It" button.
- Sociological Abstracts This link opens in a new windowFind sociological research, including family and social welfare, substance abuse, health, social development, and more.
- APA PsycArticles This link opens in a new windowPsycArticles covers all aspects of psychology. You may find articles and books on cultural perspectives on mental health. Try adding terms like cross cultural differences or racial and ethnic differences to your search.
Books
Inheriting the World: The Atlas of Children's Health and the Environment by Maps and data on children's health issues such as poverty, disease, pollution, etc. Use it online!
Search the catalog to see what we have in the library on your topic. You can search for specific issues or use more general terms. For example:
- Epidemiology
- Disease Control
- Disease Outbreaks
- Malaria
If your first search brings up too many irrelevant items, try using the Refine by Topic suggestions in the box on the left of the search results screen.
We have a well-stocked reference section that can be useful for overviews, data, and research help. Here are some examples of what you might find:
National Health Systems of the World by Call Number: Reference RA393 .R593 1991An aging but still impressive collection of information on worldwide health systems. Volume one presents an overview of health systems and examines them by type and country. Volume two covers issues like resources, economic support, and delivery.
Global Health Watch 2005-2006: An Alternative World Health ReportCall Number: Reference RA441 .G575 2005Produced by community groups, activists, and non-governmental organizations, this book provides a different perspective on global health issues than those presented by mainstream organizations like the WHO.
Atlas of Health in Europe by Demography, diseases, lifestyles, healthcare, etc. Use it online!
The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke by Call Number: Use it online!Contains maps and data on policy and legislation. Use it online!
The Tobacco Atlas by Published by the WHO. Part Five, "Taking Action", includes discussions of legislation, policy, and litigation. Use it online!
The Injury Chart book: a Graphical Overview of the Global Burden of InjuriesGlobal injury statistics from the WHO. Use it online!
Web Resources
- World Health OrganizationThe health arm of the United Nations. A great source of information on specific countries, topics, data and statistics, and WHO projects.
- GlobalHealth.govInternational health information from HHS. Check out the Countries & Regions, Global Health Topics, and publications.