# Copyright & License

**The Public Health AI Handbook**
First Published: 2024

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## License

This work is licensed under the **Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)**.

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## Citation

If you use this handbook in your work, research, or teaching, please cite as:

**Recommended Citation:**
```
Tegomoh, B. (2025). The Public Health AI Handbook: Evaluating AI Tools for Public Health Practice.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18263442. URL: https://publichealthaihandbook.com
```

**BibTeX:**
```bibtex
@book{tegomoh2025publichealth,
  title={The Public Health AI Handbook: Evaluating AI Tools for Public Health Practice},
  author={Tegomoh, Bryan},
  year={2025},
  doi={10.5281/zenodo.18263442},
  url={https://publichealthaihandbook.com},
  note={Licensed under CC BY 4.0}
}
```

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## Commercial Use & Derivative Works

Under the CC BY 4.0 license:
- ✅ **Commercial use** is permitted (corporate training, paid courses, commercial products)
- ✅ **Derivative works** are allowed (translations, adaptations, remixes)
- ✅ **Distribution** is permitted in any medium or format
- ✅ **Attribution** is required in all uses

For questions about attribution or collaboration opportunities, contact: [bryan.tegomoh@gmail.com](mailto:bryan.tegomoh@gmail.com)

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## Acknowledgments

This handbook builds upon the collective work of the public health, AI/ML, and open-source communities. All cited works remain the intellectual property of their respective authors and are used in accordance with fair use principles and citation standards.

### Third-Party Content

Code examples, datasets, and tools referenced in this handbook are subject to their own licenses. Users must comply with the respective licenses of any third-party materials used in conjunction with this handbook.

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## Disclaimer

**Medical Disclaimer:**
This handbook is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. AI systems discussed herein are not substitutes for professional medical judgment. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions.

**Accuracy Disclaimer:**
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the rapidly evolving nature of AI technology means some information may become outdated. The author assumes no liability for errors, omissions, or damages resulting from the use of this information.

**No Warranty:**
This handbook is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

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## Version History

- **Version 1.1** (2025): Major expansion with XAI methods, modern AI architectures (Agents, VLMs, SLMs), comprehensive appendices, interactive notebooks
- **Version 1.0** (2024): Initial release

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