An Overview of the U.S. Public Health System in the Context of Emergency Preparedness

Topics:
Homeland Security
Tags:
Emergency Preparedness,
Healthcare,
Public Health
Source:
Federation of American Scientists

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Overview: This report describes the U.S. public health infrastructure: the structure, organization, and legal basis of domestic public health activities. In contrast with healthcare, public health practice is aimed at decreasing the burden of illness and injury in populations, rather than individuals. Public health agencies use epidemiologic investigation, laboratory testing, information technology, public and provider education, and other tools to support their mission, activities that in turn rely on an adequate and well-trained public health workforce. Local and municipal health agencies vary in size, governance, and authority, but they are the front line in responding to public health threats.

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Format: PDF | Size: 271KB | Date: Mar 2005 | Pages: 62

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