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Find your passion: Careers in public health

Careers in public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, work, and play.

We work to prevent people from getting sick or injured. We promote wellness by encouraging healthy behaviors.

From conducting scientific research to educating about health, people in the field of public health work hard to assure that the conditions in which people live and work can be healthy. That can mean vaccinating children and adults to prevent the spread of disease. Or educating people about the risks of alcohol and tobacco. Public health also sets safety standards to protect workers and develops school nutrition programs to ensure kids have access to healthy food.

Public health works to track disease outbreaks, prevent injuries and shed light on why some of us are more likely to suffer from poor health than others.

The many facets of public health include speaking out for laws that promote smoke-free indoor air and seatbelts, spreading the word about ways to stay healthy and giving science-based solutions to problems.

A Career in Public Health Requires Passion, Commitment, and a Desire to Make a Difference!

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