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The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) supports preventive medicine physicians as they promote a wide variety of population health initiatives that apply core tenants of public health to prevent disease, save lives and improve wellbeing.
While there are numerous determinants of population health that can be addressed, the most common determinants of population health are commonly grouped into five domains, include:
Occupation, social support, class, education and more.
Air quality, water quality, neighborhood design and more.
Quality of health care, general access to care and cost.
Lifestyle habits, diet, exercise and mental health.
Genetic predisposition to certain diseases and health status.
The foundation for achieving population health goals and strategies relies heavily on the incorporation of four important pillars of population health, as well as the way they work together.
By focusing on upstream prevention and management of chronic disease, healthcare professionals working at the population level can more effectively deliver care to their population.
Quality and safety initiatives rely on an interprofessional team of healthcare providers focusing on various drivers of health for patients in their population of interest. Quality improvement pairs research with health practice to identify and overcome barriers to good health.
Population health frequently integrates public health practices, focused on prevention… Epidemiologists, environmental health professionals, and health administrator’s work together to create health interventions that benefit the population they care for.
The final pillar of population health revolves around health policy, which is conducted mainly by researchers, policymakers and legislators. Health policy addresses the underlying systems, structures and policies that influence the health of populations.
ACPM is proud to provide high quality educational opportunities and interactive events for our members. Join us and consider contributing to our cause to improve communities through preventive medicine! For questions or assistance with any program or event, contact us at info@acpm.org or give us a call at (202) 466-2044.
