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CDC A to Z Index
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) A to Z index is an alphabetical listing of diseases, for the majority, but it also includes other healthcare resources. This particular database cannot be searched on its own, but the entire CDC site can be searched. That search will include the A to Z index. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report data is also available.
Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy contains clinical information on diseases. While the primary audience for this source is physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, it is also a great tool that anyone can use to find information on diseases. It can be searched by free text terms, or by selecting a particular therapeutic category, e.g. Cardiovascular disorders, then selecting a more specific topic, such as heart failure.
National Center for Health Statistics
The National Center for Health Statistics is the principal health statistics agency in the United States. The best way to navigate this system is to either use the "Search" function (if you have a specific term) or the side navigation bar, which lists items such as vital statistics and FASTSTATS.
WHO SIS
The World Health Organization (WHO) Statistical Information System contains health and health-related epidemiological and statistical information available from the World Health Organization, the United Nations specialized agency for health. This database allows you to search for statistics by country, disease, and a number of other criteria.