LibGuides: Health and Nutrition Policy: Introduction

Introduction

Locating policy-related information can be complicated. On any given policy issue, there are likely to be many stakeholders involved. This guide will help you identify resources that compile information related to health and food/nutrition-related policy.

Below is a list of resources to get you started.

The Global Go To Think Tank Index
"The Global Go To Think Tank Index is the result of an international survey of over 1,950 scholars, public and private donors, policy makers, and journalists who helped rank more than 6,500 think tanks using a set of 18 criteria developed by the [Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program]"
Bloomberg School of Public Health Research Centers – Health Policy
List of heath policy-related research centers.
PAIS (Public Affairs Information Service) International
Provides a broad perspective on social and public policies, from historical to current times, referencing many types of sources includiong journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference papers, publications of international agencies, and websites.
PolicyFile
Provides access to major think tanks, research organizations, and university research programs. Contains information on a complete range of policy issues, both domestic and international.
Policy Map
GIS tool for creating maps of the United States, often down to the Census block group. Available data includes demographics, health data, and other data sets.
Public Health Policy Database
Compiled by the American Public Health Association (APHA), this database contains APHA policy statements on key public health issues dating back to 1948.