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Review
. 2004 Jul;58(7):538-45.
doi: 10.1136/jech.2003.011585.

A glossary for evidence based public health

Lucie Rychetnik  1 , Penelope Hawe, Elizabeth Waters, Alexandra Barratt, Michael Frommer
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Review

A glossary for evidence based public health

Lucie Rychetnik et al. J Epidemiol Community Health. 2004 Jul.

Abstract

This glossary seeks to define and explain some of the main concepts underpinning evidence based public health. It draws on the published literature, experience gained over several years analysis of the topic, and discussions with public health colleagues, including researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and students.

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