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Problem Solving Paradigm . Miriam Alexander, MD, MPH May 18, 2005. What is Public Health?. Prevalent High case fatality Disproportionate morbidity or mortality Economic Ethnic/racial Gender. In other words……….. Why should we give a damn?????. Epidemiology Biostatistics
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Problem Solving Paradigm Miriam Alexander, MD, MPH May 18, 2005
What is Public Health? • Prevalent • High case fatality • Disproportionate morbidity or mortality • Economic • Ethnic/racial • Gender
In other words……….. Why should we give a damn?????
Epidemiology Biostatistics Sociology/Behavioral Science Health Policy Environmental Health Medicine Law Politics Mental Health Immunology Microbiology Parasitology Disciplines of Public Health
Problem Solving Paradigm • Problem Definition • Magnitude of the Problem • Key Determinants • Program and Policy Development • Priorities • Implementation • Evaluation
Today’s “Issue” courtesy of Dr. Moy • Conveying the value of primary prevention to non-public health audiences
Problem Solving Paradigm • Problem Definition
Problem Solving Paradigm • Problem Definition • Magnitude of the Problem
Problem Solving Paradigm • Problem Definition • Magnitude of the Problem • Key Determinants
Problem Solving Paradigm • Problem Definition • Magnitude of the Problem • Key Determinants • Program/Policy Development
Problem Solving Paradigm • Problem Definition • Magnitude of the Problem • Key Determinants • Program/Policy Development • Prioritization
Problem Solving Paradigm • Problem Definition • Magnitude of the Problem • Key Determinants • Program/Policy Development • Prioritization • Implementation
Problem Solving Paradigm • Problem Definition • Magnitude of the Problem • Key Determinants • Program/Policy Development • Prioritization • Implementation • Evaluation