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. 2013 Dec;40(6):635-9.
doi: 10.1177/1090198113501514. Epub 2013 Aug 29.

The public health journey: the meaning and the moment

Howard K Koh  1
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The public health journey: the meaning and the moment

Howard K Koh. Health Educ Behav. 2013 Dec.

Abstract

The public health journey is a remarkable one, filled with twists and turns as well as risks and rewards. Because promoting the health of others represents a mission brimming with meaning, our professional work is also profoundly personal. At this extraordinary moment in our nation's public health history, I reflect on the purpose of the journey and comment on the opportunities before us to become a healthier nation in the future.

Keywords: global health; health behavior; health disparities; health policy; health promotion.

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