Author: Center for Applied Linguistics
Date Published: 1996
This resource guide was developed for the Illinois Department of Public Health, but is a national resource for anyone interested in health information in a variety of languages, including some limited literacy materials. Over 600 items--booklets, brochures, and fact sheets--are briefly described, including whether the material is a translation from English or was created in another language. Languages covered include Arabic, Bosnian/Serbo Croatian, Cambodian/Khmer, Haitian Creole/French, Hmong, Laotian, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Health topics covered include infectious diseases such as hepatitis B, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis; and maternal & child health information about breast health, dental care, family planning, immunization, and prenatal care