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The Intersection of Sports Medicine and Public Health

by David White 1,*
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FSPH  2023 5(1):40; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fsph.20230623
Received: 28 April 2023 / Accepted: 25 May 2023 / Published Online: 23 June 2023
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The Intersection of Sports Medicine and Public Health explores the convergent pathways through which sports medicine and public health can synergistically contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities. The abstract highlights the critical role of sports medicine in addressing health disparities, promoting physical activity, and enhancing overall public health outcomes. By examining case studies and policy analyses, this paper underscores the importance of integrating sports medicine strategies into public health programs. The discussion delves into the challenges and opportunities associated with this integration, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based approaches. The findings suggest that sports medicine not only serves as a specialized healthcare field but also plays a pivotal role in shaping broader public health initiatives, fostering healthier lifestyles, and reducing the burden of chronic diseases.

Keywords: Sports Medicine; Public Health; Health Disparities; Physical Activity; Interdisciplinary Collaboration.;
Copyright: © 2023 by White. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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White, D. (2023). The Intersection of Sports Medicine and Public Health. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 5(1), 40. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20230623
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White, D. The Intersection of Sports Medicine and Public Health. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2023, 5, 40. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20230623
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White D. The Intersection of Sports Medicine and Public Health. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2023, 5(1):40. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20230623
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White, David 2023. "The Intersection of Sports Medicine and Public Health" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 5, no.1:40. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20230623

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White D. The Intersection of Sports Medicine and Public Health. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2023, 5(1):40. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20230623
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White, David 2023. "The Intersection of Sports Medicine and Public Health" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 5, no.1:40. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20230623
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White, D. (2023). The Intersection of Sports Medicine and Public Health. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 5(1), 40. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20230623

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