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Some Examples of the many fields of Public Health

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  • Biostatistics 

  • Restaurant inspectors 

  • Health educators

  • Scientists and researchers 

  • Social works

  • Epidemiologists

What is Public Health?

Public Health promotes and protect the health of people and the community where they live, learn, work and play. While a doctor treats people who are sick, those of us working in public health try to prevent people from getting sick or injured in the first place. We also promote wellness by encouraging healthy behaviors.  

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Major Public Health Problems

the 10 most important public health problems and concerns are:

  • Alcohol-related harms

  • Food safety

  • HIV

  • Motor vehicle injury

  • Heart disease and stroke 

  • Prescription drug overdose

  • Nutrition, physical activity and obesity

  • Teen pregnancy

  • Tobacco use

Public Health Prevention.

Prevention includes a wide range of activities-- known as "Interventions" -- aimed at reducing risks or threats of health.

Here's some example of Public Health Prevention:

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  • Monitor health

  • Detect and investigate health problems.

  • Conduct research to enhance prevention.

  • Develop and advocate sound public health policies

  • Implement prevention strategies 

  • Promote healthy behaviors

Better Care Starts with You!
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