What is “community health”? Examining the meaning of an evolving field in public health
What is “community health”? Examining the meaning of an evolving field in public health
R. Goodman,R. Bunnell,S. Posner
2014 · DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.07.028
Preventive Medicine · 86 Citations
TLDR
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 is suggested.
Abstract
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.