Public Health Applications Research

**Semantic type:** Research Activity

**Definition:** Involvement of the public health community (i.e., state and local health departments) in the development of initiatives and programs for cancer risk reduction, and cancer prevention and control. Primary interest is in 1) research on interventions in cancer control in public health settings and 2) the dissemination and application of research findings among public health agencies and professionals.

**Synonyms:** - Public Health Applications