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1University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 101 Burrill Hall, 407 South Goodwin, Urbana, IL 61801, USA. mmalliso@uiuc.edu
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|October 7, 2003
Summary
Finding reliable health statistics is crucial for professionals and consumers. This guide highlights key organizations and search strategies for credible health data on the web.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Biostatistics
- Public Health Data
Background:
- Health statistics are vital for informed decision-making in various professional fields, including legislative processes, medical research, and population analysis.
- Accessing accurate health data can be challenging due to the overwhelming amount of information available.
- Advocacy organizations focused on specific diseases and conditions are valuable sources of health statistics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a curated list of organizations offering statistical resources for major causes of disability and death.
- To guide users in locating credible and legitimate health statistics on the internet.
- To present a systematic search strategy for finding relevant health data.
Main Methods:
- Identification and summarization of key organizations providing health statistics.
- Description of a search strategy incorporating evaluative criteria for information credibility.
- Web-based resource compilation for health statistics.
Main Results:
- A selection of reputable organizations offering statistical data on leading health conditions.
- A framework for evaluating the legitimacy and credibility of online health statistics.
- Links and summaries to facilitate access to essential health data.
Conclusions:
- Effective utilization of health statistics requires strategic searching and critical evaluation of sources.
- Web-based resources and advocacy groups are essential for accessing comprehensive health data.
- This resource aids professionals and consumers in navigating the landscape of health statistics.
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