Anthropology 275 : Medical Anthropology: Websites

Websites on Culture and Disease

Carter Center
Center dedicated to advancing human rights through disease prevention. Includes health information and public service announcements.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Government agency dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability.
Ethnomed
"EthnoMed is Harborview Medical Center’s ethnic medicine website containing medical and cultural information about immigrant and refugee groups. Information is specific to groups in the Seattle area, but much of the cultural and health information is of interest and applicable in other geographic areas."
Global Health Council (GHC)
Read the GHC's research analyses and reports on their ISSU site.
List of Transcultural and Multicultural Healthlinks
Descriptive list of health-related sites maintained by New Mexico State University Library.
World Health Organization (WHO)
This site also contains public service announcements and video clips.
Tip: Search "Health Topics" or view "Countries" to research disease outbreaks and mortality statistics by country.

Non-Governmental Organizations: Research Guide
A starting point for researching NGOs.
IdeaList: Action without borders
Idealist is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives.
Worldwide NGO Directory (WANGO)
International directory of NGOs.
NGO Café
A think tank for NGOs to discuss, debate and disseminate information on their work, strategies and results.