What is “community health”? Examining the meaning of
an evolving field in public health☆

Goodman, Richard A.; Bunnell, Rebecca; Posner, Samuel F.

doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.07.028

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What is “community health”? Examining the meaning of an evolving field in public health☆

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Jul 26 2014
By Goodman, Richard A. ; Bunnell, Rebecca ; Posner, Samuel F.

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Goodman, Richard A. ; Bunnell, Rebecca ; Posner, Samuel F.
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In this commentary, we review definition frameworks for community health and examine factors having core relevance to shaping the meaning of this term and growing field. We conclude by suggesting a potential framework for conceptualizing and advancing this field of public health practice through improved understanding of the meaning, scope, and science of community health.
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Article Community Community Health Community Health Services Evidence-Based Practice Health Promotion Health Status Humans Preventive Medicine Public Health Public Health Practice Public Health Science Quality Of Life
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Prev Med. 67(Suppl 1):S58-S61.
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25069043
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PMC5771402
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Journal Article
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CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States
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67
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