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Resource Library

Our resource library contains more than 350 resources. The library is evolving, as we continue to add resources that are relevant, geared to practice, and either recently published or foundational to current health equity thinking in public health. To suggest a new resource or to learn more about our resource selection process, please contact us.

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  1. You can use the search box by entering the title of a document, part of a title, an author or a key word. This search function is sensitive to spelling.
  2. You can choose options from some or all of the categories, including searching only NCCDH produced resources.

We also have curated reading lists available.


Black Health Education Collaborative: The important role of Critical Race Theory in disrupting anti-Black racism in medical practice and education

Implementing Critical Race Theory is a novel, yet much-needed approach within health education and practice disciplines. In this commentary, the Black Health Education Collaborative introduces Critical Race Theory as it relates to health.

Theory in action: Public health and community power building for health equity

Making structural change to advance health and racial equity requires redistributing power. Using practical examples, this journal article deepens understanding of power and how novel strategies to advance equity can be developed from power analysis.

The exodus of public health: What history can tell us about the future

Public health has roots in social activism but moved towards seeing itself as an objective science in the early 20th century. This article traces this history and argues that public health must return to its roots to advance equity.