PUBHLTH 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 32: Prostate Cancer, Health Promotion, Public Health
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The fulfillment of society"s interest in assuring the conditions in which people can be. Organized community efforts aimed at the prevention of disease and the promotion of health. (for example: drinking water in us/other countries) A state of complete physical, mental, social and spiritual well- being and not merely the absence of disease who definition. Health represents a dynamic state with habits that promote health and lowering risk of any diseases. Mission: the fulfillment of society"s interest in assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy. Substance: organized community efforts aimed at the prevention of disease and the promotion of health. Organizational framework: activities undertaken within the formal structure of government, and the associated efforts of private/voluntary organizations/individuals. Dream of public health: prevent disease and death incidences and work for a common good , but unfortunately this is not always a number one priority for the government administration, or the economy, or public opinion of the time.
