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Social movements in health.
Theodore M Brown1, Elizabeth Fee
1Departments of History and Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627;
Annual Review of Public Health
|December 17, 2013
Summary
Social movements significantly drive population health advances, influencing urban conditions, child health, and behavioral determinants. Public health professionals and activists should collaborate for greater impact.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Social Epidemiology
- Health Social Movements
Background:
- Public health advancements traditionally stem from biomedical progress and administrative reforms.
- The role of social movements in motivating population health improvements is often underestimated.
Observation:
- This review examines social movements impacting urban health, child health, and behavioral/substance-related health determinants.
- These movements have demonstrably influenced public health practices and programs.
Findings:
- Social movements are a critical, yet underrecognized, driver of public health progress.
- Specific movements have led to significant changes in how public health issues are addressed.
Implications:
- Encourages public health practitioners to partner with social activists.
- Promotes collaboration between social activists and public health professionals for mutual benefit.
- Highlights the potential for social activism to catalyze further advancements in population health.
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