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The Alarming Exodus of the Governmental Public Health Workforce is an Urgent Call for Action

EXODUS OF THE GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE

A recent study featured in Health Affairs revealed a concerning trend: public health professionals are leaving government positions in the US at a rapid rate. If this trend continues, up to half of the governmental public health workforce could be gone by 2025.

ASPPH, recognizing the urgency of addressing this issue, released a statement discussing the action roadmap we are designing.