CEFR B2
public health
noun
Meaning
The science and practice of protecting and improving the well-being of communities through education, policy-making, and research for disease and injury prevention.
Examples
- The new public health initiative aims to reduce childhood obesity by providing healthier school lunches.
- Global public health experts are working together to monitor the spread of the new virus.
Synonyms: community health, preventive medicine, hygiene, epidemiology