National Academies release reports on public health system

National Academies release reports on public health system

The National Academies recently released two reports on the status of the U.S. public health system.

"The Future of the Public's Health in the 21st Century" reviews the nation's public health capabilities and presents a comprehensive framework for how the government public health agencies, working with partners from the public and private sectors, can better assure the health of people and communities.

For information go to: www4.nationalacademies.org/news.nsf/isbn/0309086221?OpenDocument

"Who Will Keep the Public Healthy?" examines the education of public health professionals and provides recommendations for strengthening public health education, research, and practice that can be used by the institutions and organizations responsible for educating public health professionals and supporting public health education.

For information, go to Information: Go to www.nap.edu/books/030908542X/html