What is the fundamental role of public health?

Unit 7: Introduction to Public Health in Health Science

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Kholidah Basori
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Promoting and protecting the health and well-being of communities and populations.
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What does public health focus on?
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Preventing diseases, prolonging life, and improving the quality of life.
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What are the key areas public health professionals work in?
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Medicine, science, and social systems.
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What is population health?
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The health status of entire groups of people, considering social, economic, and environmental determinants.
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What are the three levels of disease prevention strategies?
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Primary prevention, secondary prevention, and tertiary prevention.
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What are some examples of disease prevention strategies?
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Immunizations, health education campaigns, screenings, policy advocacy, and fostering healthy environments.
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What does global health address?
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Health issues that impact populations worldwide, such as infectious diseases, malnutrition, and access to healthcare.
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