New horizons for public health in Kazakhstan.
This paper, the first ever to review and critique public health developments in Kazakhstan, suggests ways in which public health can be improved strategically. The paper outlines the main threats to health in a dynamic economically developing country, but argues that with a health care reform agenda in place, and the Governments apparent support of public health policy initiatives, the time is right for new opportunities in the promotion of health. The paper utilises the Ottawa Charter, but suggests novel, more appropriate headings for Kazakhstan, to galvanise policy makers and professionals into tackling the growing burden of disease. It concludes by calling for greater transparency in relation to Government policy initiatives, and the need for greater national and international collaboration.
Aringazina
Altyn
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School of Public Health, Almaty, Kazakhstan. Correspondence to Dr. Altyn Aringazina, School of Public Health, Almaty 050060, Kazakhstan. altyn@ksph.kz
Macdonald
Gordon
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D019058:Community Networks; D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D006291:Health Policy / Q000639:trends*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007623:Kazakhstan; D011634:Public Health / Q000639:trends*; D012944:Social Support