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boards of health  

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  • Boards of health provide governance and/or recommendations (advisory) to state and local public health agencies to promote the health of their respective communities. State law or policy determines the establishment of a board of health, its role, and its composition, which therefore vary significantly from state to state. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Care Management; Boards of Health]

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