public health principles

Public health principles focus on preventing illness, promoting well-being, and extending life for entire communities. This involves monitoring health trends, creating policies to reduce risks (like vaccinations and sanitation), and ensuring equitable access to healthcare. It emphasizes collective actions—such as education and environmental improvements—that protect populations rather than just treating individual diseases. The goal is to improve health outcomes on a broad scale by addressing social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health, ultimately fostering healthier communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.