Public Health Social Work
Public Health Social Work
- Sarah Gehlert, Sarah GehlertUniversity of Southern California
- Julie A. CederbaumJulie A. CederbaumUniversity of Southern California
- , and Betty J. RuthBetty J. RuthBoston University
Summary
Public health social work is a substantive area within the discipline of social work that applies social work and public health theories, frameworks, research, and collaborative practices to address contemporary health issues through a transdisciplinary lens. It is epidemiologically informed and characterized by prevention, health promotion, and other integrative practices. With its strong focus on health impact and population health, public health social work is central to the profession’s viability and success for tackling pervasive 21st-century challenges, such as health inequity, behavioral health integration, chronic disease, health reform implementation, and global health.
Keywords
Subjects
- Health Care and Illness
- Macro Practice
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Social Work Profession
Updated in this version
Content and references updated for the Encyclopedia of Macro Social Work.
