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The realm of public health is diverse; with roles for local, state, federal, and even international agencies
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The realm of public health is diverse; with roles for local, state, federal, and even international agencies
Public Health
The realm of public health is diverse; with roles for local, state, federal, and even international agencies. As with other sectors of health care, professional
communities contribute as well in direct and indirect manners.
Research one or more of these professional organizations, or another entity with a public health focus.
American Public Health Association
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
National Association of County and City Health Officials
Society for Disaster Medicine and Public Health
What role do they play in the promotion of public health? What mechanisms do they use? Do any publish a peer-reviewed journal? Would you join one of these
organizations? Why or why not?
As a second step, identify an article in a juried (peer reviewed) publication related to public health. Upload the article or abstract as an attachment. Why did you
select this article? What impact has it had or might it have?
APA style; 2 pages.
