LILACS – Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde – Informação e evidência científica e técnica em saúde da América Latina e Caribe – BIREME/OPAS/OMS – LILACS – Información y evidencia científica y técnica en salud de América Latina y el Caribe | LILACS – Scientífic and technic information and evidence of Latin-american and Caribbean Countries

LILACS – Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde – Informação e evidência científica e técnica em saúde da América Latina e Caribe – BIREME/OPAS/OMS – LILACS – Información y evidencia científica y técnica en salud de América Latina y el Caribe | LILACS – Scientífic and technic information and evidence of Latin-american and Caribbean Countries Um bem público regional de informação científica Un bien público regional de información científica A regional public good on scientific information
BIREME | OPAS | OMS

Is the full text link of all articles included in the LILACS database available?

No. Starting in 2013, it was established that all journals indexed in LILACS must provide free and open access to all articles included in the database. However, articles from journals indexed before 2013 may not have full-text links available.

Are all articles from a journal indexed in LILACS available in the database?

No. Only articles published after the journal has been accepted for indexing in the database are available. LILACS includes only articles that contain scientific and technical discussion. Editorials that merely present the journal’s content, news, and non-scientific content are not included. In the case of journals with selective indexing, only health-related articles are indexed.

What are the LILACS thematic areas?

The LILACS thematic areas are fields of knowledge considered priorities for the health of the population of Latin America and the Caribbean and have had their collections developed prominently within the LILACS database. The coordinators of LILACS thematic areas are responsible for the leadership, development, and management of the collection and the collaborative network for […]

How to check if BIREME/PAHO/WHO has received the printed copies of the journal?

BIREME/PAHO/WHO no longer maintains a physical collection of journal issues. The previous collection was donated to the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp).

What is the average processing time for contributions sent to BIREME?

Processing and publication of references take two days to complete.

What is the update frequency of the LILACS database?

The LILACS database is updated daily by members of the LILACS Network, and BIREME/PAHO/WHO performs automated data collections and uploads monthly.

How to access documents indexed in LILACS?

Most of the documentation recorded in the LILACS database already has a link to the full text directly in the detailed record of the search interface. For older or printed documentation, you should contact the library indicated in the document’s location in the record. If the document you want to access is a journal article, […]

How does the LILACS database work?

The operation of the LILACS database involves: LILACS Methodology: This includes a set of policies, systems, and workflows that ensure the consistency and quality of bibliographic records. This encompasses everything from data collection to thematic indexing and publication of literature in a search interface. LILACS Network: Health institutions in the region collaborate to collect, describe, […]

Where can I access the LILACS database?

The LILACS database is freely accessible online through its official portal: https://lilacs.bvsalud.org

Do I need to pay to search the LILACS database?

No, the LILACS database is free to access. Simply go to LILACS and search using the search box.