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[Internet and public health]

E Fernández1

  • 1Institut Universitari de Salut Pública de Catalunya, Universitat de Barcelona, L'Hospitalet.

Gaceta Sanitaria
|October 30, 1998
PubMed
Summary

The Internet provides vital public health information resources, including online journals, databases, and academic connections. This enhances health information systems for professionals and the public.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Biomedical Informatics
  • Health Communication

Background:

  • The Internet has emerged as a primary source for retrieving biomedical information.
  • Public health organizations have a responsibility to disseminate health information effectively.
  • The Internet offers a dynamic platform to enhance health information systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize key public health resources available on the Internet.
  • To highlight the role of the Internet in completing the health information cycle.
  • To improve accessibility of public health information for professionals and the public.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of Internet-based public health resources.
  • Categorization of online resources including e-mail lists, journals, and databases.
  • Identification of connections to academic institutions and research centers.

Main Results:

  • Key resources include e-mail discussion lists for knowledge exchange.
  • Access to online biomedical and public health journals is readily available.
  • Connections to morbidity and mortality registries, epidemiologic databases, universities, and research centers are facilitated.

Conclusions:

  • The Internet significantly enhances the accessibility and dissemination of public health information.
  • Online resources empower both health professionals and the general public with crucial health data.
  • Leveraging Internet resources is essential for modern public health information systems and research.

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