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Political Will: A Bridge Between Public Health Knowledge and Action

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: We propose a new model of the public health policy cycle: the Bridges From Knowledge to Action model. Many prevention initiatives require policy change to achieve broad implementation. Political will, society's commitment to support or alter prevention initiatives, is essential for securing the resources for policy change. We focus on the role of political will in developing and implementing public health policy that integrates scientific evidence and community participation.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2007.113282

Authors: DeQuincy A. Lezine, Gerald A. Reed

Institutions: University of Rochester Medicine, University of Rochester

Language: English

Topic: Public Health Policies and Education

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health