How can we as researchers promote a clear discourse in public health research, practice and policy?

摘要

I was excited while reading the editorial 'Warning! Changing rhetoric ahead!' (de Leeuw, 2010). The reason for my enthusiasm is that I think this title so eloquently describes what I, as a junior researcher in a Danish setting, perceive as one of the greatest challenges in the field of providing evidence-based and systematic public health work. The author touches upon the fact that rhetoric used in the political arena of public health and health promotion is tricky and not always as clear as in research. Nevertheless, activities in Public Health and Health Promotion are often controlled by politicians and managed by public administrators and practitioners. These persons do not necessarily have any experience within research and academic discussions of the content of different terms within public health. Therefore, I believe that we as researchers are committed to facilitate a clear discourse in this arena.