Public Health Law
/ˈpʌblɪk hɛlθ lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of laws and regulations designed to protect and promote community health and well-being through disease prevention, health promotion, and control of health hazards.
Public health law empowers authorities to implement quarantines to control contagious diseases.
Forms
- public health laws
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Commentary
Often intersects with administrative and constitutional law, requiring careful drafting to balance public safety and individual rights.
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