The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA

Abstract #74903

Harvey V. Feinberg, MD, PhD, Institute of Medicine, 500 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202-334-2352, harvey_feinberg@harvard.edu

The purpose of this session is to address the broad range of triumphs and challenges in public health through a presentation of history and recent events, as a context for facing the challenges of the 21st Century. The issues of Prevention and Health Promotion will be addressed as critical markers for the Nation to further the public’s health. The session will draw on approaches and illustrations from the national perspective.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the major issues of public health in the 21st Century in relation to Prevention and Health Promotion.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.