Public Health

Public Health is the science and practice of protecting and improving the health of communities and populations through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease and injury prevention. It encompasses a wide array of activities aimed at ensuring the health and well-being of individuals in a society, often focusing on issues such as health policy, health education, epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, and social determinants of health. Public health initiatives may include vaccinations, health screenings, disease monitoring, and health promotion campaigns to address conditions like obesity, mental health, and infectious diseases. By addressing health concerns on a population level rather than an individual level, public health seeks to improve health outcomes, reduce health disparities, and enhance the quality of life for all members of a community.