Introduction to Public Health
Public health is “the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private communities, and individuals.” — CEA Winslow
These materials introduce public health core functions and essential services.
Topics
- Key public health terms
- Historical developments from four public health perspectives
- Determinants of health and their effects on population health
Slide Presentation
These slide sets are in the public domain and may be downloaded and customized as needed by the user for informational or educational purposes. Permission from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not required, but citation of the source is appreciated.
Suggested Citation:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Introduction to Public Health. In: Public Health 101 Series. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC; 2014. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/training/publichealth101/public-health.html.
E-learning Course
These are links to self-study e-learning courses on this topic.
Webinar
Resources
- 10 Essential Public Health Services (updated Sept 22, 2020)
- Handout of Key Public Health Terms
- Public Health References