Abstract
Jordan is a middle-income country that provides high-quality health services on the national and regional levels. During the past few decades, Jordan witnessed an important health renaissance, during which it made great achievements in various health-related fields, despite the challenges.
Public health constitutes an essential component of the health-care system in Jordan. The delivery of public health services aims to improve the health status and quality of life of the population. This has been achieved by establishing a number of public health educational programs that aim to build the capacity of the workforce in the field of public health. Moreover, a considerable body of health research is carried out to come up with recommendations to improve public health practice in Jordan.
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Shroukh, W. (2024). Public Health Education, Practice, and Research in Jordan. In: Al-Worafi, Y.M. (eds) Handbook of Medical and Health Sciences in Developing Countries. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74786-2_554-1
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