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    public health

    noun

    • 1. the health of the population as a whole, especially as the subject of government regulation and support: "chlorine has been used to disinfect water supplies to protect public health"

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  2. www.cdcfoundation.org › what-public-healthWhat is Public Health? | CDC Foundation

    Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. Learn how public health professionals prevent problems, limit health disparities and collaborate with CDC and other partners.

  3. www.britannica.com › topic › public-healthPublic health | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Jul 3, 2024 · Public health is the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health in communities. Learn about its history, methods, challenges, and achievements from Britannica's experts.

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Public_healthPublic health - Wikipedia

    Public health, together with primary care, secondary care, and tertiary care, is part of a country's overall healthcare system. Public health is implemented through the surveillance of cases and health indicators, and through the promotion of healthy behaviors.

  6. www.fph.org.uk › what-is-public-healthWhat is Public Health? - FPH - Faculty of Public Health

    Public health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organised efforts of society. It also considers principles of social justice and equity, and tackles inequalities in health at local, regional, national, and global level.

  7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesPublic health: who, what, and why? - PMC - National Center for...

    Apr 12, 2019 · We consider what public health is, who public health is, and why public health exists, and suggest that the answers to these questions point to opportunities to strengthen the necessary interdisciplinary approaches that can best address current and future public health concerns.

  8. publichealth.jhu.edu › about › what-is-public-healthWhat Is Public Health? | Johns Hopkins | Bloomberg School of...

    Public health is the science of preventing disease and injury at the community and population level. Learn how public health researchers, practitioners, and educators work to identify the causes of health problems and implement large-scale solutions.

  9. www.cdc.gov › training-publichealth101 › phpIntroduction to Public Health | Public Health 101 Series | CDC

    Feb 16, 2024 · Learn the purpose, history, functions, and partners of public health in this online course from CDC. Define key terms, identify determinants of health, and explore careers in public health.