Importance of public health
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The importance of public health is described in 150 words with two references.
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Public health is the health status of groups of people and the conditions and actions to preserve, promote, and protect their health. The role of public health is to improve the health of communities through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease and injury prevention. Public health interventions help reduce the impact of disasters by preparing people for the effects of catastrophes, such as hurricanes, ...
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