For 900,000 fewer cases of measles being reported in 1996 than in 1941 . For millions of Americans alive each year who might otherwise have died from heart disease, automobile accidents, HIV infection. Today, public health is the umbrella over many issues, including some that seem unrelated to health care but that ultimately influence every aspect of life. Studying smog in the cities is public health. Gang intervention is public health.
Biomedical research funded by the federal government is public health.
Yet, there are still many health concerns that need professional intervention. With it, we are making an amazing difference. For technical problems or questions, contact the webmaster .