Health in Your Community Chapter 1 Section 3

Public Health  Practice of protecting and improving the health of people in a community

4 Ways to Address Health Problems  1. Medical Advances- saves lives; makes life better  Research Leads to ways to address problems  Example Insulin Pump for Diabetes  2. Technology- New and Better products developed using technology; help people live healthier lives  Example- Glucose Meter for measuring blood sugar

4 Ways to Address Health Problems  3. Public Policy- guidelines set to address health problems  Laws set to control and prevent spread of disease, also cerate funds for research  Example- Tobacco and Alcohol guidelines  4. Education-teach benefits of healthy lifestyle  Example-Health Class

What You Can Do  Advocate- speak out in favor of something  Volunteer at health clinic, get involved with addressing health issues at school, serve as an example of healthy lifestyle.  PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT- message created to educate people