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Defining an integrative approach for health promotion and disease prevention: A population health equity framework
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May 2015
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Source: J Health Care Poor Underserved. 26(2 0):146-163.
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Alternative Title:J Health Care Poor Underserved
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Description:Background
Eliminating health disparities in racial ethnic minority and underserved populations requires a paradigm shift from disease-focused biomedical approaches to a health equity framework that aims to achieve optimal health for all by targeting social and structural determinants of health.
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We describe the concepts and parallel approaches that underpin an integrative population health equity framework. Using a case study approach we present the experience of the NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health (CSAAH) in applying the framework to guide its work.
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This framework is central to CSAAH’s efforts moving towards a population health equity vision for Asian Americans.
Discussion
Advancing the health of underserved populations requires community engagement and an understanding of the multilevel contextual factors that influence health. Applying an integrative framework has allowed us to advance health equity for Asian American communities and may serve as a useful framework for other underserved populations.
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Pubmed ID:25981095
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC4530990
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Volume:26
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