What Is Public Health?

Public health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organised efforts of society. Rather than focussing on the health of the individual, public health works to protect and improve the health of communities and populations.

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Public Health Spaces – 21 May 

In the next Public Health Spaces meeting for Faculty members, the Chair of the FPH Health Protection Committee Professor Dominic Mellon will discuss the challenges and opportunities for the future of the health protection system in England.

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National Registrar Conference – 23 May 

This event will connect, equip, and inspire Public Health Registrars as they develop into public health leaders by showcasing and linking common public health challenges and interventions across the UK.

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