Define and explain the concept of public health
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Responses will vary, but should include: Public health involves the well-being of all of us as we live together in neighborhoods, communities, states, and countries. It is anything and everything that relates to helping us collectively experience "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being." It touches nearly every aspect of our lives.
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