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American Journal of Public Health, 10.2105/AJPH.2007.113282

Research and Practice

Political Will: A Bridge Between Public Health Knowledge and Action

DeQuincy A. Lezine 1* Gerald A. Reed 2

1 University of Rochester Medical Center
2 Suicide Prevention Action Network USA

* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: dequincy_lezine{at}urmc.rochester.edu.


  Abstract

We propose a new model of the public health policy cycle: the Bridges From Knowledge to Action model. Many prevention initiatives require policy change to achieve broad implementation. Political will, society’s commitment to support or alter prevention initiatives, is essential for securing the resources for policy change. We focus on the role of political will in developing and implementing public health policy that integrates scientific evidence and community participation.

Key Words: Community Health, Government, Health Policy, Mental Health, Prevention, Public Health Practice






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