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Health Watch
Keeping Watch Over Librarians’ Health Issues

KEY SOURCES OF HEALTH INFORMATION & STATISTICS

by Jeff Moon

The following is an excerpt from the print version of Access...

“Health information is one of the most frequently
sought topics on the Internet.” (McMullan, 2006).

While this particular quote refers to the self-diagnosing surfer crowd, it applies equally well to academic and policy researchers. Health-focused reports, statistics, policies, and laws are all in high demand. Finding these resources can be challenging. This article highlights a selective list of key Canadian health information sources.

Library of Parliament Research Publications and Legislative Summaries parl.gc.ca

The Library of Parliament’s Virtual Library contains reports and legislative summaries on a vast array of topics, including health. These publications are concise, objective, and often include background, a chronology, and references.