Government Health Resources

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- The Health Information section contains information on diseases, health risks and prevention guidelines.

Healthfinder -- Sponsored by the United States government, this site has links to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups.

National Center for Health Statistics -- As part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this is the primary governmental agency for vital and health statistics.

National Guideline Clearinghouse - - Evidence-based medical information

National Health Information Center -- Provides the Health Information Resources Database, a searchable index of federal government operated clearinghouses and information centers that distribute publications, provide referrals and answer questions. Also includes a list of organizations offering toll free telephone services.

National Institute of Mental Health -- Information for the consumer on mental disorders and resources for researchers and professionals too.

National Institutes of Health -- Links to NIH publications, government health institutes, information clearinghouses, and a clinical trials database.

National Library of Medicine -- Information on hot topics, databases and electronic information sources, news, NLM publications and special information programs.

New York State Department of Health -- Lists certified health care facilities in New York State, toll free phone numbers, consumer fact sheets on infectious diseases, statistical data, and more.

OSHA -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has regulations, standards, and work-related health information.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Access information on human and animal drugs, toxicology, food safety and more.

World Health Organization -- The Health Topics and Policy section (found by selecting Information Sources) has information on diseases, environment and lifestyle, family and reproductive health, and health policies.

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