Where does Public Health come from?

Intro to public health module - lecture 3

1st wave of public health

improving environment

2nd wave of public health

preventing and treating disease

3rd wave of public health

Improving lifestyle

4th wave of public health

looks at socio-economic factors and health

Marmot review

reviews health inequalities in the UK

public health measures have increased life expectancy by

twenty-five years

the six main public health measures

vaccination, road safety measures, workplace safety, food safety, fluoridated water, maternal/pre-natal care

When was the 1st wave?

19th century

When was the 2nd wave?

early 20th century

When was the 3rd wave?

late 20th century

When was the 4th wave?

21st century