3 major functions & 10 essential services of Public Health
Assessment
1. Monitor health status to ID community health problem
2. Diagnose and investigate health problems and hazards
Policy development
3. Inform, education people about health issues
4. Mobilize community partnerships to solve health problems
5. Develop policies and plans
Assurance
6. Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety
7. Link people to health services and assure care
8. Assure a competent public health and health care workforce
9. Evaluate effectiveness of programs
Serving all functions
10. Research f