The American Association of Public Health Physicians (AAPHP), is a

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public health Public health is "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals". Analyzing the det ...

physicians. Its motto is "the voice of Public Health Physicians / Guardians of the Public's Health".

Brief history

AAPHP was founded in 1954 and was incorporated in Texas. Its initial purpose was to serve as the voice of physician directors of state and local health departments at the national level. Since its inception, AAPHP has been recognized by the

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as a medical specialty society, with formal representation in the AMA House of Delegates.

Initiatives and policy objectives

AAPHP's objectives now include advocacy on behalf of all public health physicians and

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, whether employed in public or private settings, or academia. Current collaborations include National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), One Health and NextGenU. Current major issues include tobacco control,Nitzkin JL, Rodu B, 2008. The case for harm reduction for control of tobacco-related illness and death. Resolution and White Paper, American Association of Public Health Physicians. Adopted October 26, 2008

injury prevention, public health surveillance, disease control, correctional (prison/jail) health, policy and management training, workforce issues, and issues pertaining to access to health care, health equity, health disparities, cultural competence and preventive services.

Footnotes

Other sources, references and notes

* Resolutions of the AMA House of Delegates, 1989–200
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* AAPHP Contact information a
AAPHP website

External links

Official website
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