New public health research has been reported by D. Satcher et al

   "It is critical that we approach this problem from a broad public health perspective, attacking all of the determinants of health: access to care, behavior, social and physical environments, and overriding policies of universal access to care, physical education in schools, and restricted exposure to toxic substances. We describe the historical background for recognizing and addressing disparities in health, various factors that contribute to disparities, how the public health approach addresses such challenges, and two successful programs that apply the public health approach to reducing disparities in health," wrote D. Satcher and colleagues.

   The researchers concluded: "Public health leaders must advocate for public health solutions to eliminate disparities in health."

   Satcher and colleagues published their study in American Journal of Public Health (The public health approach to eliminating disparities in health. American Journal of Public Health, 2008;983(3):400-403).

   For more information, contact D. Satcher, Morehouse School Medical, Satcher Health Leadership Institute, National Center Primary Care, 720 Westview Dr. SW, Suite 238, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA.

   Publisher contact information for the American Journal of Public Health is: American Public Health Association Inc., 800 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001-3710, USA.

   Keywords: United States, Atlanta, Behavior, Preventable Disease, Public Health.

   This article was prepared by Life Science Weekly editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2008, Life Science Weekly via NewsRx.com.

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