Synonyms
Legal tools of public health; Legal instruments of public health
Definitions
Legal means of public health encompass the instruments applied in public health practice that are provided by law. In contrast to the legal means, public health practice also applies scientific means rooted in epidemiology, medicine, microbiology, and statistics, among others. The range of legal means includes legal rules legislated by parliaments as well as individual administrative orders to protect and promote the public's health.
Basic Characteristics
The legal means of public health can be differentiated depending on the actor who uses them (e. g., the government, legislator, courts, or private entities and individuals). On the other hand, the legal means can be differentiated depending on the addressee of the means (e. g., individuals, companies, objects, the general public). In the following, some of the means are presented.
Legal Means Depending on Public Health Actors...
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Koyuncu, A. (2008). Public Health Law, Legal Means . In: Kirch, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Public Health. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5614-7_2868
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