10 Essential Public Health Services

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What is the purpose of the 10 Essential Public Health Services?

To protect and promote the health of all people in all communities.

What do the Essential Public Health Services aim to achieve regarding health equity?

They actively promote policies and community conditions that enable optimal health for all and seek to remove systemic and structural barriers.

What is the first Essential Public Health Service?

Assess and monitor population health status, factors that influence health, and community needs and assets.

What is included in Essential Public Health Service #2?

Investigate, diagnose, and address health problems and hazards affecting the population.

How does Essential Public Health Service #3 contribute to public health?

By communicating effectively to inform and educate people about health and its influencing factors.

What is the goal of Essential Public Health Service #4?

To strengthen, support, and mobilize communities and partnerships to improve health.

What is the focus of Essential Public Health Service #5?

Create, champion, and implement policies, plans, and laws that impact health.

What does Essential Public Health Service #6 involve?

Utilizing legal and regulatory actions designed to improve and protect the public’s health.

What does Essential Public Health Service #7 ensure?

An effective system that enables equitable access to the individual services and care needed to be healthy.

What is the aim of Essential Public Health Service #8?

To build and support a diverse and skilled public health workforce.

What does Essential Public Health Service #9 focus on?

Improve and innovate public health functions through ongoing evaluation, research, and continuous quality improvement.

What is the final goal of Essential Public Health Service #10?

Build and maintain a strong organizational infrastructure for public health.