Public Health Resources in Spanish-speaking Countries
Author Information
Author(s): John R Williams, Annick Bórquez, María-Gloria Basáñez
Primary Institution: Imperial College London
Hypothesis
The study aims to highlight the underutilization of public health literature from Spanish-speaking countries.
Conclusion
There is a wealth of public health literature available in Spanish that is often overlooked by the international community.
Supporting Evidence
- Spanish is spoken by 300–400 million people, yet their public health literature is often ignored.
- Many studies in Spanish are missed by the international community due to language barriers.
- Databases like LILACS and SciELO provide access to a wealth of Spanish-language health literature.
Takeaway
There are many important health studies published in Spanish that people often don't read, but they can help us understand health better.
Methodology
The article reviews various bibliographic databases and journals related to public health in Spanish-speaking countries.
Potential Biases
There may be a bias in literature searches favoring English-language publications.
Limitations
The study does not provide an exhaustive list of resources and may not cover all relevant literature.
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