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Bookmark or Share- What is Public Health? | CDC FoundationPublic health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing and responding to infectious diseases.
- Public health | Definition, History, & Facts | BritannicaPublic health, the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting physical and mental health, sanitation, personal hygiene, control of infectious disease, and organization of health services. Learn more about the history of and the organizational patterns and progress in public health.
- Washington's Public Health SystemWashington's Public Health System. Along with the state Department of Health, Washington's public health system includes 35 local health departments and local health districts (serving 39 counties), the Board of Health, tribal governments and other partners. Washington State Department of Health. Washington State Board of Health.
- Washington State Local Health JurisdictionsWashington State Local Health Jurisdictions. Adams. Adams County Integrated Health Care Services. Asotin. Asotin County Public Health. Benton. Benton-Franklin Health District. Chelan. Chelan-Douglas Health District.
- Public health - WikipediaPublic health, together with primary care, secondary care, and tertiary care, is part of a country's overall healthcare system. Public health is implemented through the surveillance of cases and health indicators, and through the promotion of healthy behaviors.
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