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Human Security: Expanding the Scope of Public Health

Category: Human Security

Paula Gutlove , Gordon Thompson

This paper begins with a broad discussion of human security, addressing contemporary threats to individuals and societies, evolution and definition of the concept of human security, and application of the concept to practical programs.  It then focuses on the role of health as a crucial domain of human security, describes the benefits that can arise if public health activities are pursued within the context of human security, and offers a comprehensive strategy for enhancing health within a human-security framework.  To access a copy of this article, please click here.

 

Gutlove, Paula and Thompson, Gordon, “Human Security:  Expanding the Scope of Public Health,” Medicine, Conflict & Survival, 2003. Vol. 19-1, pp. 17-34

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