Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play.
Public health professionals conduct scientific research, education, and setting health standards for the communities where we work and live. Public health sets safety standards to protect workers and develops school nutrition programs to ensure kids have access to healthy food.
Public health works to track disease outbreaks, prevent injuries and shed light on why some of us are more likely to suffer from poor health than others. The many facets of public health include speaking out for laws that promote smoke-free indoor air and seat-belts, spreading the word about ways to stay healthy and giving science-based solutions to problems.
Check out one of the videos above to get a better understanding of public health and do what you can do to remain healthy and well.
References
What is Public Health? (2022). https://www.apha.org/What-is-Public-Health
All Things Health and Wellness 