Promoting Public Health Through Citizen Research

Oral Presentation

Prepared by L. Vinci
Health Promotion Consultants, 2625 Wycliffe Ave, Roanoke, VA, 24014, United States


Contact Information: Lfv6@aol.com; 913-535-3091


ABSTRACT

Citizen science, research, insight, and involvement prove to be very powerful forces in improving our environment and the public's health. Numerous critical issues facing the scientific community, academia, and our policymakers have been successfully resolved through the use of the citizenry.

This presentation will highlight several national and international interventions where citizen science and research have had, and are continuing to make, significant impacts.