Public Health Policies and Your Health
9th Grade · Health · 75 min· Standard 2
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Learning Objective
I can provide examples of how public health policies and government regulations support health promotion and prevent disease. Describe the pros and cons of the use of technology as it affects personal, family, and community health.
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According to Dr. DeSalvo, achieving health requires more than just healthcare; it involves addressing factors like poverty, public safety, and transportation.
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Public Health 3.0 emphasizes a broader approach to health, including working with sectors like transportation and housing and addressing social determinants of health.
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Public health leaders should see themselves as strategically responsible for creating a healthy environment, focusing on the conditions in which people live, learn, and work.
