“When It Comes to Public Health, We Need to Tap Into People, Not Pundits”
Public health officials and policymakers often rely on experts for guidance, but a new study suggests that they should also be listening to the public. The study, published in the journal “Health Affairs,” found that people’s lived experiences can provide valuable insights into public health problems and solutions.
The study’s authors interviewed people from a variety of backgrounds about their experiences with public health issues. They found that people had a lot to say about the challenges they faced and the solutions they thought would work.