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The importance of the past in public health.
- Source :
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Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health . Sep2004, Vol. 58 Issue 9, p751-755. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- Study objective: To explore the role of history in public health and its relevance to current practice and professional development. Design: An analysis of the issues surrounding the poor attention paid to the history of public health by its current practitioners. Setting: The paper is written from the perspective of practitioners in the UK but has wide applicability. Main results: The paper makes the case that the current neglect of public health history is to the detriment of public health practice. Conclusions: There is a strong case for more attention to be paid to public health history in professional formation, development, and communication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0143005X
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 14412867
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/jech.2003.014340