Health Databases
Here you find general reference and useful databases that specialize on topics covering global health, public health, maternal and child health, mental health, reproductive health; health planning & management (including evidence-based practice and systematic reviews) and more. The databases are organized by these specialized subjects for ease of reference. For details on subjects identified and catalogued by the RC, see the glossary or ‘Main subject areas’ and ‘Subsidiary subject areas”. There are also grey literature and multidisciplinary specialist databases to allow you to make your search.
Most of the databases are free to use and provide access to journals, e-books, articles, and expert commentaries. However, some database services require free registration and login. Please read the database suppliers’ terms of use, copyright, and privacy policies before using the resources. A number of key health databases that require subscription are also listed for your information.
Posted 6 years ago
CDC works to protect Americans through global health and save lives around the world by detecting and controlling outbreaks at their source. In addition, CDC…
Global Health / 524 views
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) WONDER is an online database for epidemiologic research. The database utilizes a rich ad-hoc query system for…
Diseases/disease control / 537 views
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The CHMI database contains profiles on programs and policies implemented by governments, nongovernmental organizations, social enterprises, or private companies to improve privately delivered healthcare. These…
Health planning & management / 446 views
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Cochrane Clinical Answers (CCAs) provide a clinically focused entry point to rigorous research from Cochrane systematic reviews. They are designed to be actionable and to…
Health planning & management / 516 views
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The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR) is the leading resource for systematic reviews in health care. The database provides access to detailed, regularly updated,…
Systematic review / 515 views
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The Cochrane Library is a collection of 6 databases, including the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews that contain…
Systematic review / 562 views
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The Cochrane Primary Care field aims to promote the quality, quantity, dissemination, accessibility, applicability and impact of Cochrane systematic reviews for people who work in…
Primary health care / 644 views
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INCHEM provides access to internationally peer reviewed information on chemicals commonly used throughout the world, which may also occur as contaminants in the environment and…
Environmental health / 596 views
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CHW Central is a resource for and about community health workers. It is an online community of practice that brings together program managers, experts, practitioners,…
Community health care / 558 views
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CORE aims to aggregate all open access research outputs from repositories and journals worldwide and make them available to the public. In this way CORE…
Primary health care / 641 views
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Dimenions is a linked research information dataset. It covers research publications, supporting grants, datasets, clinicl trials and policy documents. You can access these key pieces…
Health statistics / 489 views
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Cochrane Reviews content from the Cochrane Library relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, including updated reviews, sources and news.
Systematic review / 625 views
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