Public Health 101
 Public Health Defined
Public health is not easy to define. It includes many activities
and functions that include a population-based approach versus a
personal or individual health care model. Public health has been
defined as:
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The science and art
of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health and
efficiency through organized community effort Winslow, 1920
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Public health has several unique features including:
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A focus on prevention as a primary strategy for improving health and
quality of life
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A collective policy decision-making process that includes
collaboration
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Interventions and policies that are grounded in epidemiology,
biostatistics, environmental science, management sciences, and
behavioral and social sciences
Links
and Resources
John Snow Case Study
A multimedia presentation developed by UNC School of Public Health
on John Snow (1813-1858), a leading British anesthesiologist who
conducted investigations in the mode of cholera transmission.
Lead Exposure Case Study
An interactive exercises that will orient the user to important
topics in pediatric environmental health with an emphasis on the
public health approach.
Public Health Data: Our Silent Partner
This course, based on a video tape and workbook, was developed to
improve the ability of public health professionals to understand and
use data in their jobs. The video tape portrays three situational
case studies that call for the use of public health data.
The History of Public Health
Provides a list of links to public health and medical images,
achievements, histories, essays, and reviews.
Ten Great Public Health Achievements in the 20th Century
A list developed by the CDC to remind us of how far we've come, how
we got here, and exactly what public health is: the active
protection of our nation's health and safety, credible information
to enhance health decisions, and partnerships with local minorities
and organizations to promote good health.
Public Health Image Library
A CDC-based resource containing illustrations, photographs,
audio-visuals, and animations related to public health issues.
Careers in Public Health
An overview of careers in public health sponsored by the University
of North Texas Health Science Center
Public Health Career Service Guide
An overview of careers in public health sponsored by the Harvard
School of Public Health
Master of Public Health Programs
A directory of schools offering MPH programs throughout the country
including distance-based education
Public Health Employment Connection
Searchable public health employment opportunities
Public Health Training Network
A list of training opportunities sponsored by the CDC and other
public health partners
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