These statements are designed to inform the public of critical areas that require public health attention. The New Hampshire Public Health Association holds that knowledge, empowerment, and self determination are essential elements in attaining and maintaining the highest level of individual and community health.
Good health requires active participation by individuals.
Promoting healthy behaviors and practices reduces morbidity and mortality due to disease and injury, and conserves valuable limited resources. The New Hampshire Public Health Association supports initiatives which promote routine, preventive health care and injury prevention for children. The New Hampshire Public Health Association supports access to preventive and therapeutic oral care for all. The New Hampshire Public Health Association recognizes that a healthy environment is essential to the public's health as well as to the personal health of all New Hampshire citizens. This involves protections against health hazards, preservation of water, air, and natural resources, and the participation of public health experts in establishing standards for sound environmental policies.