Public health and primary care: transforming the U.S. health system

[...] medical practices that wish to address increases in Type 2 diabetes cannot be successful without addressing the built environment of communities, food access in neighborhoods or the impact of agricultural policies on the American diet. Public health practitioners cannot preach about lifestyle,...

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Published in:The Nation's Health 2011-07, Vol.41 (5), p.3
Main Author: Murray, Linda Rae
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical medicine
Health care
Health care industry
Health services
Medicine
Primary care
Public health
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Summary:[...] medical practices that wish to address increases in Type 2 diabetes cannot be successful without addressing the built environment of communities, food access in neighborhoods or the impact of agricultural policies on the American diet. Public health practitioners cannot preach about lifestyle, address school policies about regular exercise or call for healthy sustainable food systems without involvement with individuals and a deep understanding of what motivates their health behaviors.
ISSN:0028-0496
2151-7584