Putting the public back into public health. Part I. A re-definition of public health

Volume: 117, Issue: 1, Pages: 62 - 65
Published: Jan 1, 2003
Abstract
The practice of public health has been criticized as being too involved with a narrow, managerial agenda focused on health care rather than the wider horizons of public good. Public accountability is central to the practice of public health, but is not mentioned in current definitions. We offer a new definition that recognizes the centrality of the public, and which should help public health professionals interpret their own role: 'Use of...
Paper Details
Title
Putting the public back into public health. Part I. A re-definition of public health
Published Date
Jan 1, 2003
Volume
117
Issue
1
Pages
62 - 65
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