Summary of CDC Consultation to Address Social Determinants of Health for Prevention of Disparities in HIV/AIDS,Viral Hepatitis,Sexually Transmitted Diseases,and Tuberculosis
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Summary of CDC Consultation to Address Social Determinants of Health for Prevention of Disparities in HIV/AIDS,Viral Hepatitis,Sexually Transmitted Diseases,and Tuberculosis
In December 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) convened a meeting of national public health partners to identify priorities for addressing social determinants of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and tuberculosis (TB). The consultants were divided into four working groups: (7) public health policy, (2) data systems, (3) agency partnerships and prevention capacity building, and (4) prevention research and evaluation. Groups focused on identifying top priorities; describing activities, methods, and metrics to implement priorities; and identifying partnerships and resources required to implement priorities. The meeting resulted in priorities for public health policy, improving data collection methods, enhancing existing and expanding future partnerships, and improving selection criteria and evaluation of evidence-based interventions. CDC is developing a national communications plan to guide and inspire action for keeping social determinants of HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STDs, and TB in the forefront of public health activities.
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