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This 2019 version of the Public Health Code of Ethics contains ethical standards and obligations for both public health practitioners and institutions, and it is intended to guide individual and collective decision making, especially in ethically challenging situations.
A code of ethics for public health clarifies the distinctive elements of public health and the ethical principles that follow from or respond to those distinct aspects. It makes clear to populations and communities the ideals of the public health institutions that serve them.
This revised version of the Public Health Code of Ethics outlines ethical standards and obligations for public health personnel and institutions, and is intended to guide individual and collective decision making, especially in ethically challenging situations. Section II outlines the ‘what’; it lists and defines
Heightening awareness and understanding – We highlight important ethical issues, applying tools and methods, such as the Public Health Code of Ethics, to facilitate deeper understanding of ethics throughout all aspects of public health research, policy and practice.
Public health improves our quality of life, helps children thrive, reduces human suffering and saves money. Every day, the public health field is working – often behind the scenes – to prevent hazards and keep people healthy.
Adapted from: ASAE Code of Conduct, 2011, LA County Commission on HIV Code of Conduct, 2019 and Public Health Code of Ethics, 2019 APHA members have long been champions of collaboration and commitment to public health. By continuing to promote a culture of respect, responsibility, fairness and honesty, we aim to maintain an environment and member
APHA's Code of Conduct is adapted from the ASAE Code of Conduct (2011), LA County Commission on HIV Code of Conduct (2019) and Public Health Code of Ethics (2019). View APHA's event participation policies. Code of Conduct Policies and Procedures.
APHA serves as a convenor, catalyst and advocate to build capacity in the public health community. We champion optimal, equitable health and well-being for all. We speak out for public health issues and policies backed by science.
Laws that limit or prohibit public health interventions or shift authority to the legislative branch impede quick and effective action, lessen access to expertise, reduce helpful redundancy in the ability to act, violate separation of powers, and place the nation’s health at risk.
APHA highlights the latest research to develop reports and issue briefs on critical public health issues such as environmental health, health equity, and violence and injury prevention.