Discussion Forum on Lecture-01: Public Health and Public Health Approach

Discussion Forum on Lecture-01: Public Health and Public Health Approach

by Janiva Shila Folia -
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1. What do you mean by the term ' Public Health'?

Answer: Public Health is defined as “the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts of society


2.  What do you understand by the Public Health Approach? 

Answer: The public health approach involves defining and measuring the problem, determining the cause or risk factors for the problem, determining how to prevent or ameliorate the problem, and implementing effective strategies on a larger scale and evaluating the impact.