title: What is "community health"? Examining the meaning of an evolving field in public health.
abstract: In this commentary, we review definition frameworks for community health and examine factors having core relevance to shaping the meaning of this term and growing field. We conclude by suggesting a potential framework for conceptualizing and advancing this field of public health practice through improved understanding of the meaning, scope, and science of community health.
authors: Office of the Director, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, USA. Electronic address: rag4@cdc.gov.
authors: Richard A
authors: RA
authors: Goodman
authors: Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA.
authors: Rebecca
authors: R
authors: Bunnell
authors: Office of the Director, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA.
authors: Samuel F
authors: SF
authors: Posner
mesh_terms: D003153:Community Health Services / Q000379:methods; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006293:Health Promotion; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D011315:Preventive Medicine; D011634:Public Health; D015980:Public Health Practice; D011788:Quality of Life
keywords: Community; Community health; Public health practice; Public health science