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