Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 31, Issue 6 , Pages 397-410, July 2008

Chiropractic and Public Health: Current State and Future Vision☆

  • Claire Johnson, DC, MSEd

      Affiliations

    • Editor, National University of Health Sciences
    • Professor, Southern California University of Health Sciences
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Claire Johnson, MSEd, DC, Editor, National University of Health Sciences, 200 E. Rossevelt Rd., Lombard, IL 60148.
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  • Rand Baird, DC, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Chair, WFC Public Health Committee
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  • Paul E. Dougherty, DC

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, New York Chiropractic College
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  • Gary Globe, MBA, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Provost and Academic Chair, Cleveland Chiropractic College—Los Angeles
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  • Bart N. Green, DC, MSEd

      Affiliations

    • Chiropractic Division, Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Naval Medical Center, San Diego
    • Associate Editor, National University of Health Sciences
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  • Michael Haneline, DC, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Palmer College of Chiropractic West
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  • Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Vice President of Research and Scholarship, Cleveland Chiropractic College—Kansas City
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  • H. Stephen Injeyan, MSc, PhD, DC

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
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  • Lisa Killinger, DC

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Palmer College of Chiropractic
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  • Deborah Kopansky-Giles, DC

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
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  • Anthony J. Lisi, DC

      Affiliations

    • Director, VHA Chiropractic Services
    • Associate Professor, University of Bridgeport
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  • Silvano A. Mior, DC

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
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  • Monica Smith, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research

Abstract 

This article provides an overview of primary chiropractic issues as they relate to public health. This collaborative summary documents the chiropractic profession's current involvement in public health, reflects on past barriers that may have prevented full participation within the public health movement, and summarizes the relationship of current chiropractic and public health topics. Topics discussed include how the chiropractic profession participates in preventive health services, health promotion, immunization, geriatrics, health care in a military environment, and interdisciplinary care.

Key Indexing Terms: Chiropractic, Public Health, Preventive Health Services, Health Promotion, Immunization, Geriatrics, Military Personnel, Delivery of Health Care, Integrated, Evidence-Based Medicine

 

☆ The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, or the United States Government.

PII: S0161-4754(08)00178-4

doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.07.001

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 31, Issue 6 , Pages 397-410, July 2008

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