Public health is defined as the science of protecting the safety and improving the health of communities through education, policy making and research for disease and injury prevention.

Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing and responding to infectious diseases.

The public health system focuses on prevention through population-based health promotion-those public services and interventions which protect entire populations from illness, disease, and injury-and protection. The primary providers of these public health services are government public health agencies

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Primary healthcare is the first contact a person has with the health system when they have a health problem. Primary healthcare is the provision of health services, including diagnosis and treatment of a health condition, and support in managing long-term healthcare, including chronic conditions like diabetes.

Primary health care also includes the key elements needed to improve health security and prevent health threats such as epidemics and antimicrobial resistance, through such measures as community engagement and education, rational prescribing, and a core set of essential public health functions, including surveillance.

Primary health care services may also target specific conditions and health care needs, like sexual health, drug and alcohol treatment, oral health, cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes, mental health, and obesity

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Cardiologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels—the cardiovascular system. You might also visit a cardiologist so you can learn about your risk factors for heart disease and find out what measures you can take for better heart health.

Cardiovascular disease includes conditions that affect the structures or function of your heart, such as:

Coronary artery disease (narrowing of the arteries)

• Heart attack.
• Abnormal heart rhythms or arrhythmias.
• Heart failure.
• Heart valve disease.
• Congenital heart disease.
• Heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy)

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Pediatrics Health is the specialty of medical science concerned with the physical, mental, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Pediatric care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive health care to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases.

Pediatric nurses might not remember those exact theories on development, but treating patients based on age is a constant consideration in the pediatric population. The first major difference between adult and pediatric nursing is the role age plays in nursing care. Pediatric age range is defined as ages 0-18 (birth to 18 years of age). Note, this definition does not imply that pediatricians may not provide services to individuals who are beyond 18 years of age.

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Nurse education consists of the theoretical and practical training provided to nurses with the purpose to prepare them for their duties as nursing care professionals. This education is provided to nursing students by experienced nurses and other medical professionals who have qualified or experienced for educational tasks.

Most countries offer nurse education courses that can be relevant to general nursing or to specialized areas including mental health nursing, pediatric nursing and post-operatory nursing. Courses leading to autonomous registration as a nurse typically last four years. Nurse education also provides post-qualification courses in specialist subjects within nursing.

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Women's health refers to the branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of diseases and conditions that affect a woman's physical and emotional well-being.

Women's health has been described as "a patchwork quilt with gaps". While part of this is due to their reproductive and sexual health needs, they also have more chronic non-reproductive health issues such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, mental illness, diabetes and osteoporosis.

Eat whole grains and high-fiber foods and choose leaner cuts of meat, fish, and poultry. Include low-fat dairy products in your diet as well - depending on your age, you need between 800 and 1,500 milligrams of calcium daily to help avoid osteoporosis.

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Patient safety was defined by the IOM as “the prevention of harm to patients.” 1. Emphasis is placed on the system of care delivery that (1) prevents errors; (2) learns from the errors that do occur; and (3) is built on a culture of safety that involves health care professionals, organizations, and patients

In some hospitals, patient safety is a top priority. Strong health care teams reduce infection rates, put checks in place to prevent mistakes, and ensure strong lines of communication between hospital staff, patients, and families

5 Patient-Centered Strategies to Improve Patient Safety

•         Allow patients access to EHR data, clinician notes.
•          Care for hospital environment.
•          Create a safe patient experience.
•          Create simple and timely appointment scheduling.
•          Encourage family and caregiver engagement

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Sexual health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. It requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence.

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Chronic disease: A disease that persists for a long time. ... The leading chronic diseases in developed countries include (in alphabetical order) arthritis, cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks and stroke, cancer such as breast and colon cancer, diabetes, epilepsy and seizures, obesity, and oral health problems.

Examples of chronic illnesses are:

• Alzheimer disease and dementia.
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Cancer
• COPD
• Crohn disease
• Cystic fibrosis
• Diabetes

In addition to disease specific symptoms, people commonly complain of invisible symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and mood disorders. Pain and fatigue may become a frequent part of your day. Physical changes from a disease may affect your appearance.

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Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern. It is a medical problem that increases your risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.

Obesity is generally caused by eating too much and moving too little. If you consume high amounts of energy, particularly fat and sugars, but do not burn off the energy through exercise and physical activity, much of the surplus energy will be stored by the body as fat.

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Oncology is the study of cancer. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications, such as targeted therapy or immunotherapy.

Although there is no cure for cancer yet, detecting and treating the disease at an early stage can significantly improve a person's outlook. The cancers with the highest 5-year relative survival rates include melanoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, and breast, prostate, testicular, cervical, and thyroid cancer.

Signs of approaching death:

• Worsening weakness and exhaustion.
• A need to sleep much of the time, often spending most of the day in bed or resting.
• Weight loss and muscle thinning or loss.
• Minimal or no appetite and difficulty eating or swallowing fluids.
• Decreased ability to talk and concentrate

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Occupational health care is a service provided and paid for by the employer for the purpose of supporting employees' work ability. Occupational health care promotes a healthy workplace environment and safe working conditions.

An Occupational Health Assessment is a medical examination performed by an Occupational Health Physician. Its main aim is to advise employers on the employee's health and make recommendations on what adjustments could be considered to ensure a safe/healthy working environment for that employee.

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Digital health refers to the use of information technology/electronic communication tools, services and processes to deliver health care services or to facilitate better health. Info way’s vision is healthier Canadians through innovative digital health solutions.

Digital health tools could also help identify new illnesses or the worsening of existing ones. Not only could digital health help improve quality of life; it could also reduce the total cost of a person's healthcare over their lifetime, trimming bills for providers and patients alike.

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Healthcare organizations face unprecedented challenges to improve quality, reduce harm, improve access, increase efficiency, eliminate waste, and lower costs, innovation is becoming a major focus once again. The healthcare industry is on the brink of massive change.

The following are technological advancements in healthcare that have emerged over the last ten years

• The electronic health record
• M Health
• Telemedicine/tele health
• Portal technology
• Self-service kiosks
• Remote monitoring tools
• Sensors and wearable technology
• Wireless communication

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Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

There are five major categories of mental illnesses:

• Anxiety disorders.
• Mood disorders.
• Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders.
• Dementia.
• Eating disorders.

Some of the main groups of mental disorders are:

• mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder)
• Anxiety disorders
• Personality disorders
• psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia)
• Eating disorders
• trauma-related disorders (such as post-traumatic stress disorder)
• Substance abuse disorder

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E-Health is an emerging field in the intersection of medical informatics, public health and business, referring to health services and information delivered or enhanced through the Internet and related technologies.

E-health technologies also help to deliver better training for health-care workers, and they improve disease surveillance, data collection and the management of patient records, thereby increasing transparency and accountability.

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Nutrition is one of the most important contributors to human health. In addition to managing weight, blood pressure and cholesterol, a healthy diet can help prevent and manage of a number of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.

Macronutrients:

• Carbohydrates
• Fat
• Essential fatty acids
• Protein
• Water
• Alcohol (ethanol)
• Minerals
• Vitamins

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