
The case for evidence and collaboration in pursuit of health equityIn this second volume of the Culture of Health series, Advancing Health and Well-Being convenes experts from academia, policy, journalism, and community-based organizations, among other sectors, to examine how data and narrative can catalyze progress toward building a national Culture of Health.Tackling topics such as health inequity, mass incarceration, and climate change, Advancing Health and Well-Being does more than draw lines between cause and effect; its 70+ voices lend context and lived experience to critical conversations that may lack such elements. The result is a work that shows the power and promise of evidence and collaboration.Amid continued interest in population health and well-being, this book offers essential reading for those advancing such efforts, and those seeking an early grounding, in pursuit of a Culture of Health.
This volume investigates how the integration of empirical data and human narrative can effectively drive progress toward national health equity. Alonzo L. Plough, a prominent public health expert, curates contributions from over 70 professionals across academia, policy, journalism, and community advocacy. The book argues that systemic health disparities require a multidisciplinary framework that bridges the gap between statistical analysis and the lived experiences of affected populations.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts recognize this work as a significant contribution to the Culture of Health series, noting its utility for policymakers and community organizers alike. Readers frequently highlight the breadth of perspectives provided by the diverse group of contributors as a primary strength of the text.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2018-10-22
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190884738
ISBN-13:
9780190884734
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