Health & Medicine: Databases

CDC WONDER manages nearly 20 collections of public-use data for U.S. births, deaths, cancer diagnoses, tuberculosis cases, vaccinations, environmental exposures, and population estimates, among many other
topics. These data collections are available as online databases, which provide public access to ad-hoc queries, summary statistics, maps, charts, and data extracts.

The DailyMed database contains labeling, submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by companies, for FDA-approved or regulated products.

Online version of the classic medical reference source The Merck Manual.
(A print copy is available in Reed Library's Reference Collection, call number RC 41 .M47.)

"As the nation’s principal health statistics agency, we compile statistical information to guide actions and policies to improve the health of the population. We are a unique public resource for health information—a critical element of public health and health policy."

This site for consumers from the Physician's Desk Reference includes information about prescription and nonprescription drugs, herbal medicines, and supplements.