Grey literature are resources "Produced on all
levels of government, academics, business and industry in print and electronic
formats, but which is not controlled by commercial publishers." (Source).
Since grey literature is not published in traditional places, it can often be
hard to track down. However, grey literature is an extremely important
resource in public health, and can include needs assessments, evidence reviews,
policy reports, statistical analysis, and more. Grey literature does not
undergo a peer-review process so all material should be appraised carefully.
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