The stigmatization dilemma in public health policy-the case of MRSA in Denmark

Multi-resistant bacteria pose an increasing and significant public health risk. As awareness of the severity of the problem grows, it is likely that it will become the target for a range of public health interventions. Some of these can intentionally or unintentionally lead to stigmatization of groups of citizens.The article describes the phenomenon of stigmatization within the health care area by discussing the concept in relation to AIDS and...