The HSLS online collection now includes a group of e-books from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). This collection is a valuable tool for those who need rapid, direct access to accurate, up-to-date information about the field of public health.
Who would use these books?
This collection is a valuable reference tool for:
• Decision makers in health
• Public health and medical professionals and students
• Scientific researchers
• All others interested in the potential contributions of human health to socioeconomic development and well-being.
What books are included in the collection?
A few of the books included in the collection are:
• the annual PAHO publication, “Health in the Americas”, that offers an updated, comprehensive presentation of the health situation throughout the hemisphere
• the statistical analysis, “Health Statistics from the Americas”
• anthologies relating to disasters, health promotion, epidemiology
• books on current topics such as vaccines, obesity, and violence against women
The collection, already diverse in its offerings, will continue to expand over time. Links to the books are available through the IngentaConnect Web Site, if you are connected to the Pitt computer network. Users accessing the collection remotely can type “Pan American Health Organization” into the search.HSLS box on the HSLS homepage. Access links to specific titles will be provided under the electronic resource tab on the left.
~ Leslie Czechowski