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Smoking & Health
Database
Overview
What kinds of
information are in the Smoking and Health Database?
- The database contains
abstracts of journal articles, books and book chapters,
dissertations, reports, conference proceedings and
conference papers, government documents, policy or legal
documents, editorials, letters, and comments on articles.
Who uses this database?
- The database is used
by researchers, librarians, medical and other health
professionals, educators, and students.
What sources are used
to locate items for the database?
- Many items are
abstracts of articles that have been published in
peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals, such as
the Journal of the American Medical Association
and the American Journal of Public Health. The
database also includes abstracts of many hard-to-find
documents including government documents and conference
proceedings, many with historical significance.
How far back does the
database go?
- The database focuses
on information published in the past 35 years, although
several records date back to the 1800s. Approximately
1,800 new items are added each year.
How many items are in
the database?
- With the most recent
update, the database contains abstracts of more than 62,000 items.
What subjects are
covered in the database?
- Items in the database
focus on the scientific, medical, technical, policy,
behavioral, legal, and historical literature related to
smoking and tobacco use and its effect on health.
How can I get my own
copy of this database?
- In addition to being
available for free via the Office on Smoking and Health
web site, the OSH Smoking and Health Database is
available on a CD-ROM called the CDP File. The CD-ROM
version also contains additional databases on chronic
diseases and is available for use at Federal Depository
libraries. You may purchase the CDP File from the
Government Printing Office at an annual subscription fee of $104.00. The GPO stock number is
717-145-00000-3. Please call GPO 202 512 1800 to order, and verify the cost
and availability.
Where can I get the
full-text or copies of the documents cited?
- Most journal articles
and books are available through local public, university,
or special libraries. Dissertations are frequently sold
by University Microfilms International (call
1-800-521-1600). Government documents and papers are
frequently sold by the Government Printing Office (call
202-512-1800). Publications from the Office on Smoking
and Health are available by calling 770-488-5705.
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