The debt burden on public health’s front line
A study examines the prevalence and impact of student loan debt within the public health workforce. The research, published ahead of print in the American Journal of Public Health, investigates how this financial burden affects professionals in the field, highlighting a potential systemic challenge for recruitment, retention, and the overall stability of the public health sector.
Why it might matter to you:
Financial stressors like student debt can directly impact workforce well-being and capacity, which are foundational to implementing effective chronic disease prevention and health behavior programs. Understanding this structural barrier is crucial for developing supportive policies and workplace strategies that ensure a resilient and sustainable public health system capable of addressing long-term population health goals.
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