Research Guides: Humphrey Fellows Program: Country Profiles

IGO Search Engine

Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)
Search across international governmental organizations for information on substance abuse, public health, HIV/AIDS, policy.

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Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Non-Governmental Organizations (also known as civil society organizations) that hold consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

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The NGO search engine is a good resource for identifying stakeholder interests

WHO Global Health Observatory
Click on a country, select Country profiles. Health indicators include: Alcohol, Resources for prevention / treatment of substance use disorders, Tobacco control, Mental health.
WHO Harmful Use of Alcohol Information Page
Select a country to view rates of alcohol consumption by type of alcoholic beverage, patterns of drinking, information on alcohol policy, health consequences.
Global Tobacco Surveillance System Data (GTSSData)
From the CDC. Interactive maps or a dropdown menu let you view survey results for a country or region within a country. Indicators are organized by tobacco topic: Prevalence, Second-hand smoke, Exposure to indirect pro-tobacco advertising, & Cessation.
CIA World Factbook
Almanac style online reference tool that includes information on countries around the world. This resources is maintained by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.