Abstract:
The idea of a special issue on Pacific Island Health came from the 2009 APACPH conference in Taipei, Taiwan. We decided it was high time for an issue of the journal to reflect on the special challenges in the Pacific, and to showcase research that is underway. To obtain articles for this issue, we advertised widely within the APAPCH institutions, and made use also of Pacific and public health networks in the region. We are delighted with the result: a mix of original research articles, viewpoints, and letters that reflect present concerns and look ahead to what may be the future health needs within the region. ....