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Biological and Biomedical Sciences Subject Guide: Useful links

Guide to library resources for Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Office for National Statistics

The Office for National Statistics is the UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics and its recognised national statistical institute. They are responsible for collecting and publishing statistics related to the economy, population and society at national, regional and local levels. They also conduct the census in England and Wales every 10 years.

Global Health Observatory

The Global Health Observatory data repository is World Health Organization's gateway to health-related statistics for its member states both on a global and national scale. It provides access to indicators on priority health topics including child health, maternal and reproductive health, diseases, immunization, environmental health, among others.

Electronic Medicines Compendium

The Electronic Medicines Compendium (emc) contains up to date, easily accessible information about medicines licensed for use in the UK, including: 

  • Summaries of Product Characteristics (known as SPCs or SmPCs)
  • Patient Information Leaflets (known as PILs, Package Leaflets or PLs)
  • Risk Minimisation Materials (RMMs).

Biodiversity Heritage Library

The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) is the world’s largest open access digital library for biodiversity literature and archives. 

International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species

The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species provides comprehensive information on the global extinction risk status of animal, fungus and plant species. It is a critical indicator of the health of the world’s biodiversity.