American public health association

The American Public Health Association was founded in 1872 as a professional organization of physicians, nurses, educators, sanitary engineers, environmentalists, social workers, optometrists, podiatrists, pharmacists, dentists, hygienists, and other community health specialists. In pursuit of its goal of protecting and promoting personal and environmental health, the APHA offers services including the promulgation of standards, the establishment of uniform practices and procedures, development of the etiology of communicable diseases, research in public health areas, and the exploration of various types of medical care programs and their relation to pubic health.

From the description of American Public Health Association records, 1938-1972 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702206487

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