unplanned pregnancy
Overcrowded living conditions
American Journal of Public Health was created in 1911.
American Public Health Association was created in 1872.
American Association of Public Health Physicians was created in 1954.
Pan American Journal of Public Health was created in 1997.
True, violence is a major public health problem in the US, leading to significant social, economic, and health consequences. It affects individuals, families, and communities, and efforts to prevent and reduce violence are critical to safeguarding public health.
Lois K. Baker has written: 'PREDICTORS OF SELF-CARE IN ADOLESCENTS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS: A TEST AND EXPLICATION OF OREM'S THEORIES OF SELF-CARE AND SELF-CARE DEFICIT' -- subject(s): Health Sciences, Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health, Nursing Health Sciences, Public Health Health Sciences
The Public Health Service (PHS)
She was an American pediatrician and public health administrator. She was a vice admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
Education and public health
Martha Wellington Moon has written: 'RISK FACTORS FOR HIV INFECTION IN RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS ADOLESCENTS IN SAN FRANCISCO (IMMUNE DEFICIENCY)' -- subject(s): Clinical psychology, Health Sciences, Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health, Individual and Family Studies Sociology, Nursing Health Sciences, Psychology, Clinical, Public Health Health Sciences, Sociology, Individual and Family Studies
Meningitis is a disease of public health significance due to its potential for rapid transmission and severe health consequences, including death and long-term disabilities. It can affect individuals of all ages but is particularly dangerous for infants, adolescents, and young adults. Outbreaks can occur in close-knit communities, such as college dormitories or military barracks, necessitating prompt vaccination and public awareness efforts to control its spread. Early detection and intervention are crucial, making it a critical focus for public health initiatives.