What is the Public Health System
The public health system refers to society’s organized efforts to improve the population’s health and well-being through the prevention and treatment of disease and injury and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
The public health system is typically comprised of government agencies, local health departments, academic institutions, and private organizations, such as hospitals and health insurance companies. These organizations work together to develop and implement programs and policies to improve the population’s health and provide essential health services and support to those in need.
The public health system has a wide-ranging impact, from developing and distributing vaccines to providing health care services and disease treatment to promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyles. By addressing public health challenges, the public health system plays a critical role in improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities and reducing the impact of disease and injury on society.