Public Health
/ˈpʌblɪk hɛlθ/
Definitions
- (n.) The branch of law and policy concerned with protecting and improving the health of populations through government regulation, prevention, and health promotion.
The public health regulations require vaccination to prevent disease outbreaks.
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Commentary
Public health law uniquely intersects regulatory and preventive measures aimed at population health rather than individual medical treatment.
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