Restoring Confidence in Public Health
October 09, 2025 by nejm.org
Restoring Confidence in Public Health
The text describes the crisis in public health in the United States. Six main factors are identified — complacency, commitment, commercialism, complexity, communication, and comportment. It is explained that misinformation, lack of trust, and weakened social responsibility threaten progress in public health. Education, clear communication, and ethical leadership are presented as key to restoring confidence and improving health outcomes.
