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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the eight major public health concerns are chronic diseases, toxic wastes, behavior-related disorders, hazardous chemical and physical agents, health problems of the impoverished and disadvantaged, new infectious diseases, problems of the aging population, and the health of infants and mothers. National issues of teen pregnancy, unintentional injuries, substance abuse and violence also require trained professionals.
The Association of Schools of Public Health (www.whatispublichealth.com) states that perhaps there has never been a more exciting time to pursue a career in public health!
- Major advances in improvement of health over the next decades will not come from new medical findings or cures, but rather the broader developments and application of population-based prevention programs.
- Health services delivery systems are undergoing rapid change. Greater emphasis is being placed on health promotion and disease prevention as a means to reduce the costs of care by improving the health of our populations.
- Greater emphasis is also being placed on school health and the health of minority and disadvantaged populations.
CHHS Career Opportunities
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