| Title: |
Population health and public health: Commonalities and differences. |
| Authors: |
Bhosale, AS; Urquhart, O; Carrasco-Labra, A; Mathur, MR; Rafia, K; Glick, M |
| Publisher Information: |
Wiley |
| Publication Year: |
2024 |
| Collection: |
Queen Mary University of London: Queen Mary Research Online (QMRO) |
| Subject Terms: |
population health; public health; social determinants of health; transdisciplinary |
| Description: |
OBJECTIVE: To explore the synergy between population health and public health by initiating a discourse about their interconnected roles, responsibilities, and approaches in achieving optimal health outcomes. OVERVIEW: Population health and public health, although distinct, are interconnected disciplines critical for enhancing health outcomes. Population health focuses on analyzing health determinants and outcomes within specific groups, employing data to guide targeted interventions and policies. Public health, on the other hand, prioritizes broader preventive measures and community-wide interventions to safeguard health. Both fields benefit from a transdisciplinary approach that integrates strategies to address and improve health. Such integration is essential for addressing health disparities and improving the efficiency of health systems. By combining the analytical strengths of population health with the implementation capabilities of public health, a more comprehensive framework can be developed. These collaborations will not only enhance the effectiveness of health programs but also promote health equity by leveraging collective expertise and resources. They will facilitate the development of interventions that are both preventive and responsive, capable of addressing the upstream determinants of health and the immediate needs of communities. Such transdisciplinary efforts were demonstrated within the oral health field during the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSIONS: The synergy between population and public health can lead to robust health outcomes, fostering comprehensive health promotion and disease prevention strategies. By aligning research, practices, and policies, these integrated approaches will transcend traditional boundaries within the healthcare sector to build efficient health systems. |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
J Public Health Dent; https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/104433 |
| DOI: |
10.1111/jphd.12651 |
| Availability: |
https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/104433; https://doi.org/10.1111/jphd.12651 |
| Rights: |
This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License, which permits use and distribution in anymedium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made. ; © 2024 The Author(s). Journal of Public Health Dentistry published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Association of Public Health Dentistry. |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.43145486 |
| Database: |
BASE |