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☆

Published Date:

Jul 26 2014

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.07.028

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Prev Med. 67(Suppl 1):S58-S61.

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

Description:

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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25069043

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PMC5771402

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CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States

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