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The field of public health is far-reaching, embracing the concept that, as per the World Health Organization’s definition, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (1946). Public health touches on aspects of the human condition that range from the most fundamental (e.g., needs for adequate food, water and shelter), to higher order concerns (e.g., the nature and quality of social relationships). Yet the tools of public health have historically been blunt instruments, failing to capture the sweep and complexity of social forces that shape the human condition. However, in recent years, the field has become more and more interdisciplinary and has supported methods that integrate the fields of medicine, humanities and arts.
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