Gibson D. Lewis Library Libguides
Public Health Resources
This guide aims to assist you in accessing library materials for Public Health information and research.
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Online Sources: Documents and Measures
Essential Public Health Resources: Documents and Measures
Public health online sources under "Documents and Measures" include:
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Documents:
- Official publications, reports, and guidelines
- Research articles and policy papers
- Clinical guidelines and white papers
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Measures:
- Tools and metrics for assessing health outcomes
- Health indicators and survey instruments
- Statistical data for tracking and improving public health
These resources help health professionals, policymakers, and researchers develop strategies, monitor health trends, and improve population health.
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- Industry Documents Library"The Industry Documents Library is a digital archive of documents created by industries which influence public health, hosted by the University of California, San Francisco Library."
- Health Literacy Tool Shed"The Health Literacy Tool Shed is an online database of health literacy measures. The site contains information about measures, including their psychometric properties, based on a review of the peer-reviewed literature." From Tufts University
- The Global Index Medicus"The Global Index Medicus (GIM) provides worldwide access to biomedical and public health literature produced by and within low-middle income countries. The main objective is to increase the visibility and usability of this important set of resources. The material is collated and aggregated by WHO Regional Office Libraries on a central search platform allowing retrieval of bibliographical and full text information."