Publications by authors named "Ankita S Bhosale"
Population health and public health: Commonalities and differences.
J Public Health Dent
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The text discusses the relationship between population health and public health, highlighting their distinct yet interconnected roles in achieving better health outcomes for communities.
- Population health emphasizes the analysis of health determinants in specific groups to inform targeted interventions, while public health focuses on broader preventive measures for entire populations.
- The integration of both fields is crucial for addressing health disparities, improving the efficiency of health systems, and creating effective, equitable health programs.
Introduction And Aims: The prioritisation of oral health in all health policies in the WHO African region is gaining momentum. Dental schools in this region are key stakeholders in informing the development and subsequent downstream implementation and monitoring of these policies. The objectives of our study are to determine how dental schools contribute to oral health policies (OHPs) in this region, to identify the barriers to and facilitators for engaging with other local stakeholders, and to understand their capacity to respond to population and public health needs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFApproximately, 3.47 billion individuals worldwide are affected by oral disorders, with untreated dental caries being the most prevalent issue, impacting 2.30 billion people.
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