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Proceedings from the Annual Conference of the National Perinatal Association (NPA): Caring for Community–the Horizon for Health

Two Tools for Well-Being: Health Systems and Communities

Journal of Perinatology volume 19, pages S12–S15 (1999)Cite this article

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Medical systems are tools of limited power to improve health status in modern societies. The associational tools of local communities are now the most important health-giving resources. Health professionals must learn the nature of these tools and understand their relation to and support of them.

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    John L McKnight

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McKnight, J. Two Tools for Well-Being: Health Systems and Communities. J Perinatol 19 (Suppl 1), S12–S15 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jp.7200235

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