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Public Health Policy and Decision Sciences

by Olivia White 1,*
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DSSC  2022 4(2):35; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.dssc.20221214
Received: 15 October 2022 / Accepted: 24 November 2022 / Published Online: 14 December 2022
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Abstract

The field of Public Health Policy and Decision Sciences plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategies and interventions that aim to improve public health outcomes. This paper delves into the core principles and methodologies employed in this interdisciplinary domain. It discusses the importance of evidence-based approaches in informing policy decisions, balancing public interest with economic, social, and environmental considerations. The integration of decision science techniques, such as cost-effectiveness analysis and risk assessment, is highlighted, as they provide a framework for evaluating the potential impacts of public health policies. Furthermore, the paper examines the challenges and complexities associated with stakeholders' engagement and the implementation of these policies. It concludes with a call for a more nuanced and participatory approach to decision-making in public health, emphasizing the need for ongoing evaluation and adaptation of policies to meet the evolving health needs of the population.

Keywords: Public Health Policy; Decision Sciences; Evidence-Based Approaches; Stakeholders Engagement; Implementation Challenges.;
Copyright: © 2022 by White. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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White, O. (2022). Public Health Policy and Decision Sciences. Decision Sciences and Social Change, 4(2), 35. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20221214
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White, O. Public Health Policy and Decision Sciences. Decision Sciences and Social Change, 2022, 4, 35. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20221214
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White O. Public Health Policy and Decision Sciences. Decision Sciences and Social Change; 2022, 4(2):35. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20221214
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White, Olivia 2022. "Public Health Policy and Decision Sciences" Decision Sciences and Social Change 4, no.2:35. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20221214

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White, O. (2022). Public Health Policy and Decision Sciences. Decision Sciences and Social Change, 4(2), 35. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20221214

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