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Humanizing Public Health : How Disease-Centered Approaches Have Failed Us.
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| 著者・編者 | Halkitis, Perry N., |
|---|---|
| 出版社 | (Johns Hopkins U. Pr., US) |
| 出版年月 | 2026.06 |
| ページ数 | 248 pp. |
| 言語 | ENG |
| ニュース番号 | ＜759-331＞ |
解説
A compelling call to reimagine public health by addressing human behavior and systemic barriers to prevent pandemics.
We are doomed to live through pandemics as long as we rely on biomedical advances to save us. In Humanizing Public Health, Perry N. Halkitis explores how human behavior, societal structures, and flawed public health approaches fuel the spread of infectious diseases. With extensive experience as an epidemiologist and public health psychologist, Halkitis critiques the biomedical paradigm that dominates pandemic responses, advocating instead for a holistic, person-centered model.
A purely biological perspective on these viruses, which dominates so much of the conversation around pandemics, falls short in protecting the health of populations. Instead, Halkitis illuminates how psychological, social, and structural factors-such as misinformation, systemic inequities, and cultural beliefs-create ideal conditions for pathogens to thrive and for pandemics to spread. A more holistic approach to public health and health care delivery can help advance our efforts in fighting diseases which, in turn, should also help advance health equity. Halkitis explores key lessons from the HIV and COVID-19 pandemics while offering actionable insights to reimagine public health education, preparedness, and equity.
This book challenges readers to confront the human behaviors and systemic barriers perpetuating pandemics and presents a transformative vision for preventing future crises. With clarity and compassion, Halkitis empowers public health professionals, policymakers, and the public to rethink the way we approach health crises by emphasizing the importance of empathy, community engagement, trust-building, and political acumen as cornerstones of effective prevention and care.