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Our Commitment to Transparent Sourcing
At General Public Health, every fact we publish has a home. Every claim is traceable. Every statistic is verifiable.
We believe that trust is built on transparency. That is why we not only cite our sources within every article—we also provide this centralized reference page so you can see, at a glance, the authoritative institutions, agencies, and databases we rely upon daily.
With 10 years of experience in the U.S. healthcare system, we know the difference between credible science and questionable claims. This page reflects our commitment to the former.
How We Use Sources
All information published on General Public Health is verified against primary, authoritative sources. Our hierarchy of evidence prioritizes:
- Peer-reviewed research in reputable medical journals
- Official clinical guidelines from professional medical associations
- Government health agencies and public health authorities
- Academic medical institutions and university research centers
- Established nonprofit health organizations with rigorous scientific review processes
We do not rely on news summaries, press releases, social media, or anecdotal reports as primary sources.
1. Government Health Agencies (United States)
| Agency | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | Nation’s leading public health agency; infectious diseases, chronic conditions, vaccines, emergency preparedness | cdc.gov |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH) | Premier medical research agency; 27 institutes and centers covering all areas of biomedical research | nih.gov |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | Regulates food safety, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, vaccines, and tobacco products | fda.gov |
| Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) | Cabinet-level agency overseeing CDC, FDA, NIH, and other health-related departments | hhs.gov |
| Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) | Research on healthcare quality, costs, outcomes, and patient safety | ahrq.gov |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | Behavioral health information, treatment resources, and data | samhsa.gov |
| National Library of Medicine (NLM) | World’s largest biomedical library; PubMed, MedlinePlus, and other databases | nlm.nih.gov |
| MedlinePlus | Consumer-friendly health information from NIH; trusted resource for patients and families | medlineplus.gov |
| Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) | Healthy People 2030, Dietary Guidelines, and other prevention resources | health.gov |
2. International Public Health Organizations
| Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| World Health Organization (WHO) | United Nations’ public health arm; global disease surveillance, health policy, and emergency response | who.int |
| European Medicines Agency (EMA) | European Union’s pharmaceutical regulator | ema.europa.eu |
| Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) | Regional WHO office for the Americas | paho.org |
| UNICEF | Children’s health, nutrition, immunization, and development | unicef.org |
3. Peer-Reviewed Medical Journals
We regularly consult the following journals for original research, systematic reviews, and clinical guidelines:
| Journal | Publisher | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) | Massachusetts Medical Society | General medicine; clinical research |
| The Lancet | Elsevier | General medicine; global health |
| JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) | American Medical Association | General medicine; clinical research |
| The BMJ (British Medical Journal) | BMJ Publishing Group | General medicine; evidence-based practice |
| Nature Medicine | Springer Nature | Translational and biomedical research |
| Annals of Internal Medicine | American College of Physicians | Internal medicine; clinical guidelines |
| Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics | Child and adolescent health |
| Circulation | American Heart Association | Cardiovascular medicine |
| Diabetes Care | American Diabetes Association | Diabetes research and clinical care |
| American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) | American Public Health Association | Public health research and policy |
| Health Affairs | Project HOPE | Health policy and systems research |
| Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews | Cochrane | Systematic reviews of clinical evidence |
4. Professional Medical Associations
| Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| American Medical Association (AMA) | Largest physician association; clinical guidelines, ethics, policy | ama-assn.org |
| American Heart Association (AHA) | Cardiovascular research, education, and clinical guidelines | heart.org |
| American Diabetes Association (ADA) | Diabetes research, education, and standards of care | diabetes.org |
| American Cancer Society (ACS) | Cancer research, patient support, and prevention | cancer.org |
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Child health research, policy, and clinical guidance | aap.org |
| American College of Physicians (ACP) | Internal medicine; clinical guidelines and policy | acponline.org |
| American Public Health Association (APHA) | Public health professionals; policy and advocacy | apha.org |
| American Psychological Association (APA) | Mental health research, clinical practice, and publications | apa.org |
| Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) | Infectious disease research and clinical guidelines | idsociety.org |
5. Academic Medical Centers & Research Institutions
| Institution | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Nonprofit academic medical center; patient education resources | mayoclinic.org |
| Cleveland Clinic | Multispecialty academic medical center | clevelandclinic.org |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine | Research, education, and patient care | hopkinsmedicine.org |
| Harvard Medical School | Leading medical education and research institution | hms.harvard.edu |
| Stanford Medicine | Medical research, education, and clinical care | med.stanford.edu |
| Yale Medicine | Academic medical practice and research | yalemedicine.org |
| UCSF Health | University of California, San Francisco; health sciences | ucsfhealth.org |
6. Evidence Synthesis & Clinical Guidelines
| Resource | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Cochrane Library | High-quality systematic reviews of healthcare interventions | cochranelibrary.com |
| PubMed / MEDLINE | Biomedical literature database; over 30 million citations | pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
| UpToDate | Evidence-based clinical decision support resource | uptodate.com |
| National Guideline Clearinghouse (via AHRQ) | Repository of clinical practice guidelines | ahrq.gov/gam |
| TRIP Database | Clinical search engine for evidence-based medicine | tripdatabase.com |
| Epistemonikos | Database of systematic reviews and evidence summaries | epistemonikos.org |
7. Nutrition and Dietary Guidance
| Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary Guidelines for Americans | Official federal dietary guidance; updated every 5 years | dietaryguidelines.gov |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | Professional organization for registered dietitians | eatright.org |
| Office of Dietary Supplements (NIH) | Scientific information on dietary supplements | ods.od.nih.gov |
| MyPlate (USDA) | Consumer nutrition guidance and tools | myplate.gov |
8. Mental Health Resources
| Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) | Leading federal agency for mental health research | nimh.nih.gov |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | Treatment resources and behavioral health data | samhsa.gov |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | Grassroots mental health advocacy and education | nami.org |
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | 24/7 crisis support | 988lifeline.org |
9. Environmental and Occupational Health
| Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) | Environmental health research | niehs.nih.gov |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | Workplace safety and health regulations | osha.gov |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Environmental protection and public health | epa.gov |
10. Health Data and Statistics
| Resource | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| CDC WONDER | Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research | wonder.cdc.gov |
| National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) | Nation’s principal health statistics agency | cdc.gov/nchs |
| Global Health Observatory (WHO) | Global health statistics and data visualization | who.int/data/gho |
| IHME Global Burden of Disease | Comprehensive global health data and forecasting | healthdata.org |
How We Use These Sources
Every article on General Public Health includes inline citations linking to specific sources from the organizations listed above. When you see a hyperlinked statistic or claim, you can click through to:
- Verify the original research or data
- Read the full study or guideline
- Evaluate the evidence for yourself
We do not hide our sources. We celebrate them.
Suggest a Source
We are always looking to expand and refine our reference library. If you are aware of a reputable, authoritative health information source that we should consider adding, please contact us:
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Updates to This Page
This Sources & References page is updated regularly as we identify new trusted resources. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page indicates when this directory was last revised.
Trust is built source by source, citation by citation, article by article.
— Team General Public Health
