PUBLIC HEALTH’S THREE CORE FUNCTIONS AND
THE 10 ESSENTIAL SERVICES OF A PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM


ASSESSMENT
Measuring the health status of the community. Diagnosing and investigating health problems and hazards Informing and educating people about health issues
POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Mobilizing partnerships to solve community problems. Supporting policies and plans to achieve health goals
ASSURANCE
Enforcing laws and regulations to protect health and safety. Linking people to needed personal health services Ensuring a skilled public health workforce. Evaluating effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of health services. Researching and applying innovative solutions
 
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