Health in the Age of Politics

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 01 Dec 2012 English Publisher:American Public Health AssociationJournal:American Journal of Public Health, volume 102, pages 2,200-2,200 (issn: 0090-0036, eissn: 1541-0048,

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Authors: Said A, Ibrahim;

doi: 10.2105/ajph.2012.301067

pmid: 23078485

pmc: PMC3519340

Health in the Age of Politics

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Abstract

In this article the author offers his opinions on the relationship between public health, health care and politics in the U.S. A discussion of various reports which are featured in the issue, including articles which examine the impact policy changes in the U.S. have on infant feeding, bullying and dental services for children, is presented. The author also reflects on the need to incorporate the political and social context of health in U.S. policy making decisions which are related to health care.

Keywords

Health, Politics, Humans, Delivery of Health Care, United States

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