Public Health

Public Health refers to the science and practice of protecting and improving the health of populations through the promotion of healthy lifestyles, research for disease and injury prevention, and the detection and control of infectious diseases. It encompasses a wide range of activities aimed at ensuring the conditions in which people can be healthy, including policies and programs related to healthcare access, health education, disease surveillance, environmental health, and health equity. Public health efforts often focus on prevention rather than treatment, employing strategies such as vaccination programs, health screenings, and health education campaigns to manage and mitigate health issues at the community and population levels.