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 | In 1994, in an effort to help the national, state and local public health agencies become more focused on their respective public health goals, a collaborative body of public health professionals came together to develop a vision and mission statement for public health. "Public Health in America" includes a vision statement, mission statement, six major public health responsibilities and thirteen essential services. |