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Public Health Background
This section of the website gives further background information on public health.
Overview of public health in general
- The origins of public health
- What is public health?
- The ten core elements of public health practice
- Health inequalities
- The broader determinants of health
- Who are the public health workforce?
Overview of pharmacy public health
- What is pharmacy's contribution to public health?
- Community pharmacy and neighbourhood renewal.
- Practitioner and specialist competencies - evidence examples of pharmacy public health.
- A practical guide for community pharmacists
Health Promoting Pharmacy Environment
This section is still under development but will include a model of how community pharmacy can maximise their contribution to public health.
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