Public engagement on global health challenges.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Experience with public engagement activities regarding the risks and benefits of science and technology (S&T) is growing, especially in the industrialized world. However, public engagement in the developing world regarding S&T risks and benefits to explore health issues has not been widely explored.

Methods

This paper gives an overview about public engagement and related concepts, with a particular focus on challenges and benefits in the developing world. We then describe an Internet-based platform, which seeks to both inform and engage youth and the broader public on global water issues and their health impacts. Finally, we outline a possible course for future action to scale up this and similar online public engagement platforms.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Cohen ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2453523 | biostudies-literature | 2008 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature