Opinion: Always the Bridesmaid, Public Health Rarely Spotlighted Until It’s Too Late
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- Copyright
- 2020
- Published By
- National Public Radio
This resource explains the distinct roles and importance of the public health system and the healthcare system in the U.S., emphasizing the critical need for robust public health advocacy and funding. It highlights the often overlooked contributions of public health to life expectancy and well-being, the current neglect and underfunding of public health infrastructure, and the urgent necessity to seize the opportunity presented by the COVID-19 crisis to implement long-lasting solutions.