ANTH 343 - Sources for Policy Brief Analysis - Sociomedical Sciences

Policy Briefs

Policy File Index This link opens in a new window
Policy File Index is a unique resource for U.S. public policy research. Users are able to access timely, updated information from over 350 public policy think tanks, nongovernmental organizations, research institutes, university centers, advocacy groups, and other entities.
Policy Commons This link opens in a new window
Policy Commons is a platform for objective, fact-based research from the world’s leading policy experts, nonpartisan think tanks, IGOs and NGOs. Access available until August 2023.

Congress.gov
Provides full-text access to current and recent U.S. Congressional and legislative documents. Includes some historical documents.

CDC Faststats
Data sets pertaining to health topics covered by the Center for Disease Control.
Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaiser Family Foundation's State Profiles for Women's Health identifies policies and pending legislation that affects women's health.
Status of Women in the States
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) conducts rigorous research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women, promote public dialog, and strengthen families, communities, and societies. IWPR works with policymakers, scholars, and public interest groups to design, execute, and disseminate research that illuminates economic and social policy issues affecting women and families and to build a network of individuals and organizations that conduct and use women-oriented policy research.
HHS Women's Health Gateway
Health and Human Service's data portal for women's health.
WHO - Women's Health
World Health Organization's website for sources relating to women's health.