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The public health workforce.

Kristine Gebbie1, Jacqueline Merrill, Hugh H Tilson

  • 1Center for Health Policy, Columbia University School of Nursing, New York City, USA.

Health Affairs (Project Hope)
|November 22, 2002
PubMed
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Defining the public health workforce and its performance needs is challenging. Preparing this diverse workforce, including government professionals and allied health practitioners, for future public health demands is a significant undertaking.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Workforce Development

Background:

  • Defining the public health workforce presents significant challenges.
  • The nation must anticipate future public health needs for the 21st century.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the complexities in defining the public health workforce.
  • To underscore the importance of preparing the workforce for current and emerging challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the structure of the public health workforce.
  • Identification of key professional groups involved in public health.

Main Results:

  • The public health workforce includes a core group in government agencies and a wider circle of professionals.
  • This wider circle encompasses physicians, dentists, nurses, and other health, environmental, and safety professionals.

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Conclusions:

  • Ensuring the public health workforce possesses necessary skills and knowledge is a substantial task.
  • Preparation must address both identified and emerging public health challenges.