Public health has been defined as "the science and art of preventing disease", prolonging life and improving quality of life through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations (public and private), See more

Public health is a complex term, composed of many elements and different practices. It is a multi-faceted, interdisciplinary field. … See more

A dilemma in public health ethics is dealing with the conflict between individual rights and maximizing right to health. Public health is justified by consequentialist See more

Disparities in service and access
There is a significant disparity in access to health care and public health initiatives between See more

The purpose of a public health intervention is to prevent and mitigate diseases, injuries and other health conditions. The overall goal is to improve … See more

Public health aims are achieved through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors, communities and environments. Analyzing the determinants of See more

Original focal areas
When public health initiatives began to emerge in England in modern times (18th century onwards) … See more