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Public Health is an important tool of health care


Authors: Jan Holčík
Authors‘ workplace: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, Lékařská fakulta, Ústav sociálního lékařství a veřejného zdravotnictví
Published in: Čas. Lék. čes. 2012; 151: 299-302
Category: Special Articles

Overview

Public Health as the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts of society has a long tradition and promising results in the Czech Republic. In the contemporary financial and economic crisis Public Health in the CR does not use its potential. In the article some problems of Public Health in the CR are presented (e.g. terminology, finance, education and training). Possible solutions are outlined.

Key words:
Public Health, health, health education, value of health, Health 2020.


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Addictology Allergology and clinical immunology Angiology Audiology Clinical biochemistry Dermatology & STDs Paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric surgery Paediatric cardiology Paediatric neurology Paediatric ENT Paediatric psychiatry Paediatric rheumatology Diabetology Pharmacy Vascular surgery Pain management
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