[ProCOR] ProCOR Resource Update: August 2007
[ProCOR's "Resource Update" highlights relevant materials, many of which are newly available, in a variety of formats. All resources are also available in the Related Links section of the ProCOR website, www.procor.org. Please share your favorite resources by emailing Juan Ramos, ProCOR Program Coordinator, at jramos3@partners.org.]
ProCOR Resource Update: August 2007
AED-SATELLIFE Essential Health Links
Provides more than 600 websites for health professionals, medical library communities, publishers and NGOs in developing and emerging countries. Note: Compilers do not have sufficient resources to evaluate the scientific accuracy of each website that is included in Essential Health Links.
http://www.healthnet.org/essential-links/
Asia Pacific Physical Activity Network e-Newsletter, July 2007
Contains information on the Ninth International Physical Activity and Public Health course, the Nauru “Our Steps Our Health” program, a study on the effects of exercise in overweight Japanese with multiple cardiovascular risk factors; and the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.
PDF (212 KB):
http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/ldc2007_en.pdf
BioMed Central Open Access and the Developing World Portal
Provides resources about open access and internet technologies in the developing world. Emphasizes benefits of increased internet technologies and open access to research, in hopes of encouraging projects and initiatives, and to showcase research published in open access journals that are of relevance to emerging countries. Also features a blog.
Portal:
http://www.biomedcentral.com/developingcountries/
Blog:
http://blogs.openaccesscentral.com/blogs/bmcblog/
Brain Drain of Health Professionals from Sub-Saharan Africa to Canada
Research on international recruitment and migration of health care professionals to Canada from sub-Saharan Africa based on focus groups conducted at the International Society for Equity in Health conference in Durban, South Africa and interviews with physicians who migrated to Saskatchewan, Canada.
PDF (3.5 MB):
http://www.queensu.ca/samp/sampresources/samppublications/mad/MAD_2.pdf
Bulletin of the World Health Organization, August 2007 issue
In this month's bulletin: verbal autopsy; emerging diseases’ medicines; Nuremberg code at 60; In the News; Making TB services affordable; TB in emergencies; reducing out-of-pocket payments; Iranian mortality; maternal deaths in Argentina; resources to control malaria; barriers to HIV testing in sub-Saharan Africa.
Bulleting of the world Health organization 2007; 85(8): 569-648
http://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/85/8/en/index.html
Charting the Future of Community Health Promotion: Recommendations From the National Expert Panel on Community Health Promotion
Highlights the process through which the National Expert Panel on Community Health Promotion of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion developed recommendations on new ways to support community health promotion at the national level. Recommendations include issues related to community-based participatory research and surveillance, training and capacity building, new approaches for health and wellness, and changes in federal investments.
Preventing Chronic Disease 2007; 4(3): 1-7
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/jul/07_0013.htm
Crossing Sectors: Experiences in Intersectoral Action, Public Policy and Health
Provides an overview of approaches to intersectoral action at the global, sub-regional, national, sub-national, and community levels. Intended to contribute to the WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health.
PDF (1.32 MB):
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/2007/cro-sec/pdf/cro-sec_e.pdf
Food for Thought: Television Food Advertising to Children in the United States
Combines content analysis of TV ads with data about children’s viewing habits to provide an estimate of the number and type of TV ads seen by children of various ages.
Kaiser Family Foundation:
http://www.kff.org/entmedia/7618.cfm
Guide to Community Preventive Services: What Works to Promote Health?
Examines the effectiveness, economic efficiency and feasibility of interventions to combat tobacco use, physical inactivity, violence, etc.; to reduce the impact of cancer, diabetes, vaccine-preventable diseases, etc.; and to address social determinants of health. Book orders available through website; cost is US$29.75. Individual chapters available in PDF format.
Oxford University Press catalog:
http://www.us.oup.com/us/catalog/general/?view=usa&ci=0195151097&cp=24510
Chapters in PDF format:
http://www.thecommunityguide.org/library/book/default.htm
Health in all Policies: Prospects and Potentials
Highlights the role of health across all government sectors and the need for policies to protect health. Includes a chapter on the promotion of heart health. Developed for the Finnish Presidency of the European Union.
PDF (1.22 MB):
http://www.euro.who.int/document/E89260.pdf
Integrating Poverty and Gender into Health Programmes: A Sourcebook for Health Professionals
Designed to improve awareness, knowledge and skills of health providers regarding poverty and gender concern in the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases. Cost is US$9.00/CHF10.00, CHF7.00 for developing countries. Order number 15206076. Print copies may be ordered by e-mailing bookorders@who.int or writing to: WHO Press, World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland.
World Health Organization Book Orders:
http://www.who.int/bookorders
Least Developed Countries Report 2007
United Nations report on the 50 least developed countries based on "low-income" designation, a human assets index and economic vulnerability. Chapter four address the international emigration of skilled persons.
PDF (2.54 MB):
http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/ldc2007_en.pdf
MENTOR: Monitoring and Evaluation Network of Training On-line Resources
Web-based compilation of free training materials and tools on health-related monitoring and evaluation topics for researchers, program managers, trainers, policymakers, students and other public health professionals.
http://www.cpc.unc.edu/measure/training/MENTOR
NACCHO Model Practice Database
Online collection of effective public health practices that have been implemented with good results. Searchable by topic or by region. In addition to chronic disease, topics of relevance to the ProCor network include access to care, community assessment, community involvement, health disparities, primary care, and tobacco. A resource of NACCHO (National Association of County and City Health Officials), a US organization representing local health departments.
http://archive.naccho.org/modelPractices
Policy Recommendations for Smoking Cessation and Treatment of Tobacco Dependence
The recommendations framework includes three main strategies: 1) A public health approach that seeks to change the social climate and promote a supportive environment; 2) A health systems approach that focuses on promoting and integrating clinical best practices; 3) A surveillance, research and information approach that promotes the exchange of information and knowledge. Cost is US$40.50/CHF45.00, CHF31.50 for developing countries. Order number 11500587. Print copies may be ordered by e-mailing bookorders@who.int or writing to: WHO Press, World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland. Individual chapters available in PDF format.
World Health Organization Book Orders:
http://www.who.int/bookorders
Chapters in PDF format:
http://www.who.int/tobacco/resources/publications/tobacco_dependence
Public Health and Emerging Risks: Emerging Countries' Responsibility and International Cooperation
Argues that global problems require local solutions and outlines efforts to link health to foreign policy and to support countries' articulating their own needs. Outlines the unique role emerging countries have to play in reducing global health inequalities and in assisting developing countries in improving the health of their populations.
Social Science Research Network:
http://ssrn.com/abstract=1002426
Rheumatic Heart Disease Network
Promotes rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease control through the use of register-based secondary prevention. Provides register databases, rheumatic fever/rheumatic heart disease guidelines, educational and training materials, available free of charge. Provides an email contact for asking questions and sharing information and experience on rheumatic heart disease control.
World Heart Federation Rheumatic Heart Disease Network:
http://www.worldheart.org/rhd
Tobacco Control: Reversal of Risk After Quitting Smoking
Presents a review of scientific literature of the evidence for changes in the risk of cancer, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and other diseases observed following smoking cessation. Cost is US$45.00/CHF50.00, CHF35.00 for developing countries. Order number 17600022. Print copies may be ordered by e-mailing bookorders@who.int or writing to: WHO Press, World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland.
World Health Organization Book Orders:
http://www.who.int/bookorders
World Heart Federation Website
Features new sections on cardiovascular health, news, newsletters and global facts. Showcases the only Centre of Excellence on Rheumatic Heart Disease Control.
http://www.world-heart-federation.org/
ProCOR Resource Update: August 2007
AED-SATELLIFE Essential Health Links
Provides more than 600 websites for health professionals, medical library communities, publishers and NGOs in developing and emerging countries. Note: Compilers do not have sufficient resources to evaluate the scientific accuracy of each website that is included in Essential Health Links.
http://www.healthnet.org/essential-links/
Asia Pacific Physical Activity Network e-Newsletter, July 2007
Contains information on the Ninth International Physical Activity and Public Health course, the Nauru “Our Steps Our Health” program, a study on the effects of exercise in overweight Japanese with multiple cardiovascular risk factors; and the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.
PDF (212 KB):
http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/ldc2007_en.pdf
BioMed Central Open Access and the Developing World Portal
Provides resources about open access and internet technologies in the developing world. Emphasizes benefits of increased internet technologies and open access to research, in hopes of encouraging projects and initiatives, and to showcase research published in open access journals that are of relevance to emerging countries. Also features a blog.
Portal:
http://www.biomedcentral.com/developingcountries/
Blog:
http://blogs.openaccesscentral.com/blogs/bmcblog/
Brain Drain of Health Professionals from Sub-Saharan Africa to Canada
Research on international recruitment and migration of health care professionals to Canada from sub-Saharan Africa based on focus groups conducted at the International Society for Equity in Health conference in Durban, South Africa and interviews with physicians who migrated to Saskatchewan, Canada.
PDF (3.5 MB):
http://www.queensu.ca/samp/sampresources/samppublications/mad/MAD_2.pdf
Bulletin of the World Health Organization, August 2007 issue
In this month's bulletin: verbal autopsy; emerging diseases’ medicines; Nuremberg code at 60; In the News; Making TB services affordable; TB in emergencies; reducing out-of-pocket payments; Iranian mortality; maternal deaths in Argentina; resources to control malaria; barriers to HIV testing in sub-Saharan Africa.
Bulleting of the world Health organization 2007; 85(8): 569-648
http://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/85/8/en/index.html
Charting the Future of Community Health Promotion: Recommendations From the National Expert Panel on Community Health Promotion
Highlights the process through which the National Expert Panel on Community Health Promotion of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion developed recommendations on new ways to support community health promotion at the national level. Recommendations include issues related to community-based participatory research and surveillance, training and capacity building, new approaches for health and wellness, and changes in federal investments.
Preventing Chronic Disease 2007; 4(3): 1-7
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/jul/07_0013.htm
Crossing Sectors: Experiences in Intersectoral Action, Public Policy and Health
Provides an overview of approaches to intersectoral action at the global, sub-regional, national, sub-national, and community levels. Intended to contribute to the WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health.
PDF (1.32 MB):
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/2007/cro-sec/pdf/cro-sec_e.pdf
Food for Thought: Television Food Advertising to Children in the United States
Combines content analysis of TV ads with data about children’s viewing habits to provide an estimate of the number and type of TV ads seen by children of various ages.
Kaiser Family Foundation:
http://www.kff.org/entmedia/7618.cfm
Guide to Community Preventive Services: What Works to Promote Health?
Examines the effectiveness, economic efficiency and feasibility of interventions to combat tobacco use, physical inactivity, violence, etc.; to reduce the impact of cancer, diabetes, vaccine-preventable diseases, etc.; and to address social determinants of health. Book orders available through website; cost is US$29.75. Individual chapters available in PDF format.
Oxford University Press catalog:
http://www.us.oup.com/us/catalog/general/?view=usa&ci=0195151097&cp=24510
Chapters in PDF format:
http://www.thecommunityguide.org/library/book/default.htm
Health in all Policies: Prospects and Potentials
Highlights the role of health across all government sectors and the need for policies to protect health. Includes a chapter on the promotion of heart health. Developed for the Finnish Presidency of the European Union.
PDF (1.22 MB):
http://www.euro.who.int/document/E89260.pdf
Integrating Poverty and Gender into Health Programmes: A Sourcebook for Health Professionals
Designed to improve awareness, knowledge and skills of health providers regarding poverty and gender concern in the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases. Cost is US$9.00/CHF10.00, CHF7.00 for developing countries. Order number 15206076. Print copies may be ordered by e-mailing bookorders@who.int or writing to: WHO Press, World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland.
World Health Organization Book Orders:
http://www.who.int/bookorders
Least Developed Countries Report 2007
United Nations report on the 50 least developed countries based on "low-income" designation, a human assets index and economic vulnerability. Chapter four address the international emigration of skilled persons.
PDF (2.54 MB):
http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/ldc2007_en.pdf
MENTOR: Monitoring and Evaluation Network of Training On-line Resources
Web-based compilation of free training materials and tools on health-related monitoring and evaluation topics for researchers, program managers, trainers, policymakers, students and other public health professionals.
http://www.cpc.unc.edu/measure/training/MENTOR
NACCHO Model Practice Database
Online collection of effective public health practices that have been implemented with good results. Searchable by topic or by region. In addition to chronic disease, topics of relevance to the ProCor network include access to care, community assessment, community involvement, health disparities, primary care, and tobacco. A resource of NACCHO (National Association of County and City Health Officials), a US organization representing local health departments.
http://archive.naccho.org/modelPractices
Policy Recommendations for Smoking Cessation and Treatment of Tobacco Dependence
The recommendations framework includes three main strategies: 1) A public health approach that seeks to change the social climate and promote a supportive environment; 2) A health systems approach that focuses on promoting and integrating clinical best practices; 3) A surveillance, research and information approach that promotes the exchange of information and knowledge. Cost is US$40.50/CHF45.00, CHF31.50 for developing countries. Order number 11500587. Print copies may be ordered by e-mailing bookorders@who.int or writing to: WHO Press, World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland. Individual chapters available in PDF format.
World Health Organization Book Orders:
http://www.who.int/bookorders
Chapters in PDF format:
http://www.who.int/tobacco/resources/publications/tobacco_dependence
Public Health and Emerging Risks: Emerging Countries' Responsibility and International Cooperation
Argues that global problems require local solutions and outlines efforts to link health to foreign policy and to support countries' articulating their own needs. Outlines the unique role emerging countries have to play in reducing global health inequalities and in assisting developing countries in improving the health of their populations.
Social Science Research Network:
http://ssrn.com/abstract=1002426
Rheumatic Heart Disease Network
Promotes rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease control through the use of register-based secondary prevention. Provides register databases, rheumatic fever/rheumatic heart disease guidelines, educational and training materials, available free of charge. Provides an email contact for asking questions and sharing information and experience on rheumatic heart disease control.
World Heart Federation Rheumatic Heart Disease Network:
http://www.worldheart.org/rhd
Tobacco Control: Reversal of Risk After Quitting Smoking
Presents a review of scientific literature of the evidence for changes in the risk of cancer, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and other diseases observed following smoking cessation. Cost is US$45.00/CHF50.00, CHF35.00 for developing countries. Order number 17600022. Print copies may be ordered by e-mailing bookorders@who.int or writing to: WHO Press, World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland.
World Health Organization Book Orders:
http://www.who.int/bookorders
World Heart Federation Website
Features new sections on cardiovascular health, news, newsletters and global facts. Showcases the only Centre of Excellence on Rheumatic Heart Disease Control.
http://www.world-heart-federation.org/
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