WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Dr. Anu Gauba*

ABSTRACT

Public health practice in the twenty-first century is in a state of significant flux. Several trends are impacting the current practice of governmental public health and will likely have effects for many years to come. These trends are described as forces of change, which are changes that affect the context in which the community and its public health system operate. A public health problem, therefore, is a medical issue that affects a significant portion of a specific population. Some examples include chronic illnesses like Type 2 diabetes, infectious diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis, mental health challenges, and even motor vehicle accidents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with other government agencies, collect detailed information on the leading causes of death, injuries, illnesses, and risk factors for medical conditions to help keep track of these and other public health issues. Using this information, data analysts and statisticians can create raw statistics about diseases and mortality. Once a public health problem has been identified, medical experts and public health professionals band together to develop prevention techniques and educational materials that can be disseminated to the target population.