Society for Social Medicine
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Abbreviation | SocSocMed |
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Formation | 1956 |
Founded at | London |
Purpose | To promote Population Health research |
Website | www |
The Society for Social Medicine (SSM[1]) is the primary organization for researchers in social, community, and public health in the UK and Ireland, founded in London in 1956.[2] The society was renamed the Society for Social Medicine and Population Health. It is affiliated to the European Public Health Association and is a member of the International Epidemiological Association’s European Epidemiology Federation.[3]
Aim[]
The main aim of the society is to engage research, development and training in a range of segments such as epidemiology, medical and healthcare for prevention of diseases.[1]
Objectives[]
- To advance knowledge for population health.[1]
Membership[]
Membership is open to individuals anyone who is interested in the society's aims. There is a nomination process whereby prospective members are put forward for consideration by current members. Applicants who do not any current members can also apply however and their application will be considered.[1]
Meetings[]
The Society holds an Annual Scientific Meeting each year in the British Isles. The conference proceedings and abstracts are published in a special supplement of the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.[4]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "About us". SSM website. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
- ^ Pemberton, J. (1 May 2002). "Origins and early history of the Society for Social Medicine in the UK and Ireland". Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. 56 (5): 342–346. doi:10.1136/jech.56.5.342. ISSN 0143-005X. PMC 1732158. PMID 11964429.
- ^ "Society for Social Medicine & Population Health". Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ "Meetings". SSM website. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
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