Field of public health

 

Public health includes many professional disciplines that focus on the health of entire populations rather than individual patients. Public health practitioners have the responsibility of monitoring and tracking the health concerns of entire communities as well promoting healthy practices and behaviors to prevent diseases in groups. This population-based approach to health combines numerous government and academic agencies to ensure the promotion of health for all:

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