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Understanding the Public Health Problem-Solving Paradigm

This presentation explores the critical components of the public health problem-solving paradigm, emphasizing the need for a systematic approach to addressing health issues. It outlines the stages of problem definition, understanding the magnitude of health problems, identifying key determinants, and developing effective programs and policies. By examining disparities in morbidity and mortality across different ethnic, economic, and gender groups, the talk highlights the value of primary prevention and effective communication about public health's importance to broader audiences.

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Understanding the Public Health Problem-Solving Paradigm

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  1. Problem Solving Paradigm Miriam Alexander, MD, MPH May 18, 2005

  2. What is Public Health? • Prevalent • High case fatality • Disproportionate morbidity or mortality • Economic • Ethnic/racial • Gender

  3. In other words……….. Why should we give a damn?????

  4. Epidemiology Biostatistics Sociology/Behavioral Science Health Policy Environmental Health Medicine Law Politics Mental Health Immunology Microbiology Parasitology Disciplines of Public Health

  5. Problem Solving Paradigm • Problem Definition • Magnitude of the Problem • Key Determinants • Program and Policy Development • Priorities • Implementation • Evaluation

  6. Today’s “Issue” courtesy of Dr. Moy • Conveying the value of primary prevention to non-public health audiences

  7. Problem Solving Paradigm • Problem Definition

  8. Problem Solving Paradigm • Problem Definition • Magnitude of the Problem

  9. Problem Solving Paradigm • Problem Definition • Magnitude of the Problem • Key Determinants

  10. Problem Solving Paradigm • Problem Definition • Magnitude of the Problem • Key Determinants • Program/Policy Development

  11. Problem Solving Paradigm • Problem Definition • Magnitude of the Problem • Key Determinants • Program/Policy Development • Prioritization

  12. Problem Solving Paradigm • Problem Definition • Magnitude of the Problem • Key Determinants • Program/Policy Development • Prioritization • Implementation

  13. Problem Solving Paradigm • Problem Definition • Magnitude of the Problem • Key Determinants • Program/Policy Development • Prioritization • Implementation • Evaluation

  14. Questions?????

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