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National Longitudinal Survey Of Public Health Systems: 2011-2012 Wave, Public Health Practice-Based Research Networks
National Longitudinal Survey Of Public Health Systems: 2011-2012 Wave, Public Health Practice-Based Research Networks
Health Management and Policy Reports
Since 1998, researchers have followed a nationally representative cohort of U.S. communities to examine the types of public health activities performed within the community, the range of organizations contributing to each activity, and the perceived effectiveness of each activity in addressing community needs. This information, obtained through a validated survey of local public health officials, provides an in-depth view of the structure and function of local public health delivery systems and how these systems evolve over time. Originally conducted with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Longitudinal Survey of Public Health Systems (NLSPHS) was …