Chronic Underinvestment and Recent Disruptions Have Weakened U.S. Public Health System

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2026
Published By
Trust for America's Health

This resource examines how chronic underfunding, workforce reductions, funding disruptions, and institutional uncertainty have weakened U.S. public health capacity and outlines recommendations for rebuilding a more stable and effective public health system.

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Published on 10/22/2021