PubMed is a comprehensive biomedical and life sciences database. With over 35 million citations and abstracts, it provides access to a wealth of scientific literature supporting informed investigations into health disparities, social determinants of health, and more.
Web of Science is a collection of databases that index the world’s leading scholarly literature in the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. It encompasses journals, conference proceedings, symposia, seminars, colloquia, workshops, and conventions from around the world.
Academic Search Complete is an excellent resource for multidisciplinary research. Find full text articles from journals, magazines, and newspapers, along with other materials such as videos.
Resources or websites that provide health data maps and statistics can be helpful options to locate numerical data about health concerns, outcomes, or trends at a global, national, statewide, county or city level. Many resources also pair health data with socioeconomic or environmental data, so you can see trends across different populations, lifestyles, and physical locations.
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) is a program by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. It provides data, evidence, guidance, and examples to raise awareness about the multiple factors influencing health. The website allows users to explore health rankings by state, county, or ZIP code, offering insights into various determinants of health and opportunities for positive change.
The "Community Guide to Advance Health Information Equity" is an interactive resource created by the National Library of Medicine. Its mission is to enhance public health by promoting evidence-based health information awareness across several states in the Midwest. By examining social, economic, and environmental factors, the guide identifies health information needs in underresourced communities. Users can directly access reliable data, explore community health facts, and find organizations for health and wellness partnerships .
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)*, compiles and disseminates statistical data to advance public health in the United States. Their work informs policies and actions aimed at improving the health of the population.
data.census.gov is the official United States Census Bureau data platform. It allows users to explore comprehensive data on America’s people, places, and economy, covering various geographies and topics. Researchers, policymakers, and the public can access customized data tables, maps, charts, and microdata for informed decision-making.
