Community’s health

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

A perspective on public health that regards “community” as an essential determinant of health and an indispensable ingredient for effective public health prac- tice.

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It takes into account the tangible and intangible characteristics of the community, its formal and informal networks and support systems, its norms and cultural nuances, and its institutions, politics, and belief systems.

Community’s health Resources


Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD