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title: 'Public health'
date: 2022-11-15T12:16:27+01:00
tags: ["Health", "Wellness", "Academic"]
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description: "A comprehensive overview of *Public health*, distilled from university lecture notes, with detailed explanations of **diagrams** in accompanying **YouTube videos**, covering foundational and advanced concepts."
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## ⚕️ Introduction
Overview of public health, focusing on preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts. It's the science of keeping communities healthy and thriving.

## 🗺️ Demography & epidemiology
Study of population dynamics and the distribution of diseases to inform public health strategies. It's like mapping out health trends to tackle issues effectively.

## 🦠 Communicable diseases 
Diseases that can be transmitted from person to person, requiring strategies for prevention, control, and treatment. These are the illnesses that spread, needing vigilant public health measures.

## 🫀 Chronic diseases
Long-lasting diseases like heart disease and diabetes that require ongoing management and prevention strategies. These are the persistent health challenges that need long-term care and attention.

## 🧬 Lifestyle & genetics 
The interplay between lifestyle choices and genetic factors in determining health outcomes. It's about understanding how your habits and genes shape your health.

## 🧀 Food safety
Ensuring that food is safe to eat, from production to consumption, to prevent foodborne illnesses. It's the practice of keeping your meals free from harmful contaminants.

## 🌳 Environment
The impact of environmental factors on health, including air and water quality, and exposure to toxins. It's about creating a healthy environment to support overall well-being.

## 🥼 Management
Organising and coordinating public health services and policies to effectively address health issues. It's the leadership and strategy behind successful public health initiatives.

## [📼 Video playlist](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG3Uw74TA0VZy7HIkIS5F5Ja9Ln-BtYXG)
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## 📝 Diagrams 
- Explore the [free intro diagram](https://shop.tommasozanette.com/l/public-health-intro-diagram) to get started.
- Discover the [full collection](https://shop.tommasozanette.com/l/public-health-full-collection) for comprehensive content.