Credible Internet Sites
The resources listed on this page have been evaluated for quality and credibility. If you use a website not listed on this page for your projects, be sure that you evaluate them carefully to determine whether they are the best sources for the information you need. The CRAAP test gives you specific elements to review on every website to determine credibility.
Websites for Background Information
- CDC Country Fact SheetsInformation on CDC efforts in specific countries, including "At a Glance" country information and "Top 10 Causes of Death."
- World Fact BookGood source for information on health and wellness in countries around the world. After accessing the website, click on the drop down menu on the right to select a country.
- World Health OrganizationThis well-renowned health organization works to combat disease and promote health around the world. After accessing the website, click the "Countries" tab at the top and use alphabetical listing to find a country.
Culturally Sensitive Health Care Websites
- Culture CluesDeveloped for clinicians by the University of Washington, these tip sheets are meant to increase cultural awareness related to patient preferences. The original website is no longer maintained, but the below communication guides are available for use on the following topics: All Cultures, LGBTQIA People, and People with Physical Disabilities
- Understanding Cultural Diversity in HealthcareThis website, created by Dr. Geri-Ann Galanti, author of Caring for Patients from Different Cultures, shares information on how to work with patients from different cultural backgrounds.
- Cultural Religious Competence In Clinical Practice - ArticleThe diversity of religion within our world's population brings challenges for health care providers and systems to deliver culturally competent medical care. Cultural competence is the ability of health providers and organizations to deliver health care services that meet the cultural, social, and religious needs of patients and their families. Culturally competent care can improve patient quality and care outcomes. Strategies to move health professionals and systems towards these goals include providing cultural competence training and developing policies and procedures that decrease barriers to providing culturally competent patient care. This activity highlights the importance of cultural competence in clinical medicine and its consequences.
State of Health in the EU
The State of Health in the EU country profiles provide a concise and policy-relevant overview of health and health systems in all EU countries, Iceland and Norway, emphasising the particular characteristics and challenges in each country. They are designed to create a means of mutual learning and voluntary exchanges that support the efforts of countries in their evidence-based policy making. Each country profile provides a short synthesis of: the health status in the country; the determinants of health, focussing on behavioural risk factors; the organisation of the health system; and the effectiveness, accessibility and resilience of the health system.
The profiles are the joint work of the OECD and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, in co-operation with the European Commission.
Former National Library of Medicine Websites
American Indian and Alaska Native Health (Medline Plus):
- On this page, you'll find links to health issues that affect American Indians and Alaska Natives.
- An information portal to issues affecting the health and well-being of our planet's northernmost inhabitants.
Asian American Health (Medline Plus):
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On this page, you'll find links to health issues that affect Asian Americans.
