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Principles of the Ethical Practice of Public Health

2002

This code of ethics document from the Public Health Leadership Society states key principles of ethics in public health. These are designed for institutions within the U.S. with public health missions, however, other organizations outside the public health sector and transnational organizations can still learn from these principles and apply them in their work. This guide serves to make institutions and the public aware of the right to health so that collective action can be taken to ensure that these ideals are upheld. 

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Principles of the Ethical Practice of Public Health. Public Health Leadership Society 2002. https://www.apha.org/-/media/files/pdf/membergroups/ethics/ethics_brochure.ashx.