simple information about public health

1. Public health
By : ESAM MUSEN

2. What Is Public Health?
Public health is the art, practice and science of
protecting and improving the health of the
population. Public health is about what makes
us healthy, what makes us sick, and what we
can do together about it. When we think about
health, what often comes to mind is the
individual and ways he or she can stay healthy.
Public health shifts the focus to the population –
from me to all of us.

3. Principles of public health
Public health is about PREVENTION.
This means intervening early and
keeping people from getting sick or
injured.

4. Principles of Public Health
Public health is about POPULATIONS.
This means focusing on groups of people
rather than single individuals.

5. Principles of Public Health
Public health is about HEALTH.
This means the broadest possible view of
what makes and keeps us healthy including
our mental health, everyday health choices,
and our surroundings – not just health care
services.

6. • Provide disease
control and
prevention
• Assure air and
water quality
• Promote healthy
lifestyles
What does Public Health do?

7. Immunizations
have virtually eliminated:
Smallpox
Diphtheria
Pertussis
Tetanus
Polio
Measles
Rubella
Immunizations
have virtually eliminated:
Smallpox
Diphtheria
Pertussis
Tetanus
Polio
Measles
Rubella
Public Health achievements in the
20th century

8. Coronary heart disease
and stroke
The leading cause
of death in the U.S.
despite a 60%
decrease in death rates
since 1950.
Public Health achievements in
the 20th century

9. Recognition of tobacco
as a health hazard
Smoking, once socially
acceptable, is on the
decline among U.S. adults.
% of population who
smoke
•1965–42.4%
•1997–24.7%
Public Health achievements in
the 20th century

10. Motor vehicle safety
Public Health efforts
have influenced:
Increased seat belt
use
Vehicle safety
improvements
Traffic safety
regulation
and enforcement
Improved streets and
highways
Public Health achievements in the
20th century

11. Mother and infant
mortality rates
Improved standards
of living
Technological advances in
medicine
Greater access to
maternal and
well-baby care
Public Health achievements in the 20th
century

13. Some health problem in Iraq
Despite the fact that Iraq has many hospitals
and health centers throughout the country,
but the level of health is not required, and the
main reason is the spread of epidemics and
pollution as a result of administrative
corruption and terrorism.

14. Lack of drinking
water has led to
the spread of
many diseases
such as cholera
and others.

15. The abundance
and spread of
waste has created
a suitable
environment for
many diseases

16. In conclusion, we hope that Allah will grant us
health and safety in mind and body

17. Thank you for your attention