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Families as a Cornerstone in 21st Century Public Health: Recommendations for Research, Education, Policy, and Practice

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Families are vastly overlooked in US initiatives to promote population health and health equity despite being the most proximal context for health across the life course. We urge the public health sector to take the lead in recognizing families as essential for promoting 21st century population health. We highlight ways families influence health by providing context, care, continuity, and connections. The dual private and public aspect of families has contributed to how they have been overlooked in the public health sector. We provide recommendations for better integrating families into population health initiatives through national health goals, research, education, policy, and practice.

Source: Frontiers in Public Health

DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.00503

Authors: Nomi S. Weiss-Laxer, AliceAnn Crandall, Mary Elizabeth Hughes, Anne W. Riley

Institutions: University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Brigham Young University, Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Public Health Policies and Education

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,490