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Public Health Informatics
Informatics, Public Health
The systematic application of information and computer sciences to public health practice, research, and learning. It is the discipline that integrates public health with information technology. The development of this field and dissemination of informatics knowledge and expertise to public health professionals is the key to unlocking the potential of information systems to improve the health of the nation. (www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/cbm/phi2001.html) |
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