Public health is a term much used in the media, by health professionals, and by activists.
But what do we mean when we speak about ``Public health?`` In this Very Short Introduction Virginia Berridge exp.
At the national or the local level there are ministries or departments of Public health, whilst international agencies such as the World Health Organization promote Public health policies, and regional organizations such as the European Union have Public health funding and policies.
Public health is a term much used in the media, by health professionals, and by activists