Rethinking the Meaning of Public Health

6 Pages Posted: 17 Sep 2002

Abstract

Broad definitions of public health, including all societal factors that affect health, may undermine efforts to deal with traditional public health issues. A narrower and more practical definition involves public officials taking appropriate measures, pursuant to legal authority, after balancing public rights and private interests to protect the health of the public.

Suggested Citation

Rothstein, Mark A., Rethinking the Meaning of Public Health. Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, Vol. 30, No. 2, 2002, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=319924

Mark A. Rothstein (Contact Author)

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