Research Guides: Global Health Issues: Global Health Issues

Starting Points

The websites in this section are great resources for identifying various global health issues and beginning your research. If you can't find what you need or are having trouble getting started, ask a librarian for help.

Global Health Organization Websites

World Health Organization (WHO)
The primary role of WHO is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system. Look for the Health Topics page.
Global Health Observatory (GHO)
The WHO's gateway to international health data. Look for the section of the page that provides stats on various themes such as immunization, reproductive health, mental health, and more.
CDC Global Health
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) works to prevent, detect, and respond to many types of health threats all over the world.
Demographic & Health Surveys Data (DHS)
The DHS program is responsible for collecting and disseminating accurate, nationally representative data on health and population in developing countries. Look for the Topics page.
UNICEF
Collects stats on international health issues related to women and children.

Library Database with Global Health Issues

Global Issues (Gale in Context)
Click Browse Issues to see a list of topics. Choose the Health and Medicine category.

Off-Campus Access

The username and password to access databases from off campus is similar to what you use to access the PCC campus portal (myPittCC) and Moodle. For the username, use the first part of your myPittCC email address only. DO NOT include @my.pittcc.edu. The password is exactly the same as what you use to log in to the campus portal. Generic logins are available to community residents with PCC library cards, and others who are enrolled in or are affiliated with PCC programs and continuing education courses.