What is Public health?
Upstream focus
In ancient cities what did public health interventions focus on?
Who are the public health leaders you call when you need immediate assistance?
First responders
What does public health improve?
It improves our quality of life
Different people have.....
Different needs
Over the years, what is one of the specific groups public health started targeting?
Factory workers
Who assists you with foods, meal plans, or tips on your diet?
Nutritionists
What does public health save?
It helps save money
APHA (American Public Health Association)
From 1979 to 2011, motor vehicle crashes in the US decreased by more than.....
41%
Who visits restaurants to make sure they aren't serving raw chicken?
Restaurant inspectors
What does developing school nutrition programs ensure?
It ensures kids have access to healthy food
Lung issues from tobacco use
What did years of protesting lead to in public health?
Better working conditions and fewer workplace deaths
Who regulates the rules of health?
What does vaccinating communities avoid?
It avoids the spread of diseases
What does Holistic mean?
Treating health as a whole rather than a single
Overall, what does public health improve?
Physical and mental health
Who investigates patterns and causes of disease or injuries?
Epidemiologists
What is an example of advocating for laws that keep people safe?
Smoke-free indoor air and seatbelts