Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity (Our Planet, Our Future: Nobel Prize Summit Reading List)
by National Academies Of Sciences, Engineering, And Medicine, Health And Medicine Division, Board On Population Health And Public Health Practice, Committee On Community-Based Solutions To Promote Health Equity In The United States
Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity, produced by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, examines community-based approaches to tackling health disparities in the United States. Through the Health and Medicine Division's Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, and the dedicated Committee, it identifies practical pathways for promoting equitable health outcomes across diverse populations.
About This Book
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, through its Health and Medicine Division, convened the Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice and the Committee on Community-Based Solutions to Promote Health Equity in the United States to examine this critical issue.
The committee focused on identifying effective strategies that communities can implement to reduce health inequities and improve overall population health.
Pathways to health equity are presented as actionable steps involving collaboration across sectors, including healthcare, education, and local governance.
The report emphasizes the role of evidence-based interventions tailored to diverse community needs.
By addressing social determinants of health, these solutions aim to foster environments where everyone has a fair opportunity to achieve optimal health.
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