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| Archive of documents aiming to promote, protect, and preserve sexual health through original research and by collecting, analysing and disseminating scientific information from other sources. Includes the WHO report on sexual health, courses in sexology, papers and reviews. Information is available in Spanish or English. | |
| Database containing bibliographic records and abstracts of articles published about dietary supplements. Covers topics such as vitamins, minerals, herbal and botanical supplements, and is searchable by keyword. | ||
| Offers advice on achieving a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise. Includes specific sections for teenagers, children, pregnant women, and men, as well as giving information on how to interpret food labels and tips for eating out. | ||
| Designed to promote awareness and knowledge of the main issues associated with pregnancy and motherhood in later life. Addresses the main concerns connected to breast feeding, chromosome abnormalities, and miscarriage. Also provides real life stories and the latest medical and research news. | ||
| Database of journal articles relating to health education and health promotion, with a bulletin detailing additions to the database within the last two months. Topics covered include alcohol, bereavement, cancer, food hygiene, heart disease, mental health, pregnancy, occupational health, and smoking. | ||
| Offers a general library of bibliographic and journal article databases, book catalogues, and links to external holdings, together with discussion groups, training and support materials, survey data, full text published documents, details of commissioned research, and news and event information. | ||
| Following the theme 'Where Social Values and Personal Worth Meet', these conference proceedings include information about the relationship between individuals and society, target audiences of health education, intuitive intelligence and health, barriers to behavioural change, the role of psychology within health promotion, and qualitative methods in research. Some specific health issues are also addressed such as arthritis, pregnancy and eating disorders. | ||
| An organisation which promotes public health by establishing and disseminating officially recognised standards of authoritative information for the use of medicines. Includes information on standards development for drugs and dosage, medication errors and drug quality reports, and a searchable and browsable database of descriptions, precautions, and side effects of over 750 generic drugs. | ||
| A database of international, national, and local health promotion information including government publications, surveys, reference documents, research reports, books, journal articles, and resources such as videos, teaching material, software, cassettes, and games. Health related resources for different population groups such as black and minority ethnic groups, special needs individuals, and elderly and young people are available. | ||
| A unified database of bibliographic records from sixteen separately maintained databases that can be searched individually or at once, including AIDS education, Alzheimer's disease, cancer prevention and weight control. | ||
| Set of links to selected, evaluated and annotated Internet resources relevant to public health and epidemiology. | ||
| Links to UK registered public health and health promotion charities. | ||
| Collection of information aimed at patients and the public, researchers, and health workers comprising a database of clinical trials, resources such as Medline and PubMed, information about funding opportunities, program announcements, and links to related institutions. A glossary of public health terms is included. | ||
| Directory of businesses including restaurants, cafes, and travel facilities, which operate under a strict no smoking policy. Addresses are given for smoke free venues in Africa, Asia Pacific, Caribbean, Central America, North America, South America, and Europe. Resources on how to stop smoking are provided, and various musicians express their views on the habit. Businesses are offered listings free of charge. | ||
| Health information for both the general public and professionals. The public site includes resources on common health problems including cancer, heart disease and drug and alcohol abuse. The professional site includes news, publications, research and education and training information. | ||
| Offers health advice on various aspects of dental hygiene. Includes an A Z guide to common medications used in dentistry, possible side-effects, dosages, and regimens, a searchable database of oral health with information on symptoms, prevention, and treatment, as well as resources dealing with specific areas, which include dental care for children, flouride, and dentures. | ||
| UK government initiative to provide young people and teachers with access to relevant and appropriate health information, and to link to accurate, clear and credible Web sites on a variety of health issues, as well as information about national health policies and initiatives. Four priority areas for health improvement are: Heart Disease and Stroke, Accidents, Cancer and Mental Health. Topics covered include sun safety, smoking, physical actvity, healthy eating, accidents, alcohol and mental health. | ||
| Focuses on raising awareness of the potential rise in cases of blindness and eye disorders by the year 2030. Adopting a US emphasis, FAQs provide details of adult and children's eye disorders, as well as indicators of self assessment diagnosis, which is not intended to be an alternative to a professional eye examination. Also promotes eye care in children from birth, while a safety section examines issues in a variety of environments. | ||
| Set of links to journals relevant to public health, environmental medicine and hospital management. Some have only subscription information online, others have tables of contents, abstracts or full text. | ||
| A 24 hour telephone helpline providing advice on symptom management designed to complement traditional health services. A supplementary reference service is available online, covering prevalent symptomatology, offering a database of contact details for major national self help groups, and supplying patient information leaflets and booklets on treatment choices. | ||
| Aimed at health promotion professionals. Includes courses, conferences, jobs, and information about grants as well as journals, discussion groups, libraries, and other subject specific material. | ||
| Journal of The Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene and the Society of Public Health. Provides international coverage of preventive medicine, epidemiology, social and community medicine. Key areas include child health, communicable disease prevention, health promotion and health service planning. Abstracts and full text available online. | ||
| Department concentrating on health promotion through various means. Includes links to information on occupational and environmental health, violence prevention, ageing and health and Alzheimer's disease. | ||
| Set of links to selected, evaluated and annotated Internet resources relevant to podiatry and chiropody. | ||
| Set of documents from the Public Health Laboratory Service providing information and evidence based guidelines on influenza. Includes details and advice on symptoms, epidemics, pandemics, vaccination, anti-viral drugs, avian influenza and human metapneumovirus. Also available are guidelines on the management and use of various treatments of influenza, PHLS publications, news and updates, and epidemiological data. | ||
| Global network of organisations and individuals dedicated to protecting, promoting and supporting the rights of breastfeeding children and also mothers. Includes fact sheets, articles and images. | ||
| Listing of vitamins, their benefits, and information about food sources and nutrients. | ||
| APMA is a professional organisation which represents American doctors of podiatric medicine. Resources relate to information on various foot disorders and cover diabetes and heel pain, and sports medicine, as well as a list of foot care tips, and a self assessment quiz. An FAQ, news articles, and access to the association's journal, JAPMA, which is fully searchable and offers full text retrieval for many articles, is also provided. | ||
| Authority attempting to standardise health levels across socio economic divisions in England. Provides information about research commissioned by the organisation, public health standards, and guidance to support training and development in the field. | ||
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