In addition to using the databases listed on the Data Sources, Databases & Statistics page of this guide, you may want to use specific resources for searching in some topical areas related to public health. See the resources listed below.
When research for environmental health topics, consider using keywords related to the topic. For example:
pollution
air quality
water quality
toxicology
When researching epidemiological and biostatistics health topics, consider using keywords related to the topic. For example:
statistics
data
epidemiology
incidence of disease
prevalence of disease
When researching the social determinants of health, consider using keywords related to the topic. For example:
equity
social justice
justice
When researching health management and policy, consider using keywords related to the topic. For example:
health administration
policy
health management
law
healthcare reform
When researching for health promotion topics, consider using keywords related to the topic. For example:
education
consumer health
community health services
When researching for international health topics, consider using keywords related to the topic. For example:
global health
international health
(country or continent name)
development
When researching for occupational health topics, consider using keywords related to the topic. For example:
workplace health
workplace wellness
toxicology
work-oriented health