1. Health In Your Community Section 3
Objectives:
Describe 4 ways society addresses health problems.
List 2 ways you can promote an issue in health.

2. The Ways Society Addresses Health Problems
Medical Advances: Discovering new devices and conducting research are important ways to address health concerns.
Technology: Through to use of computers, lasers, and other revolutionary technologies, new and better products have been made to help people lead healthier lives.
Public Policy: Our government can help set regulations and monitor policies to help address health problems in our country.
Education: Educating our citizens has been a key factor in the prevention of disease and illness in this country.

3. What Can We Do?
Become a Advocates: Anyone who can speak out or promote an issue in health can be an Advocate.
Use Public Service announcements: These are messages that are created to educate or help people concerning specific issues. Knowing one’s audience and having the latest or most current information about your message or concern is key in developing a good PSA.