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“The Role of Public Health in the Prevention of War: Rationale and Competencies,” American Journal of Public Health , William H. Wiist et al., June 2014

Members of the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Peace Caucus suggest that public health professionals should take an active role in opposing conflict. The group proposes that schools of public health, research programs, and advocacy efforts focus on conflict prevention as an essential part of public health practice.