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What is Public Health?

Public health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organised efforts of society. Public health professionals work to offer populations the best chance to live long lives in good health.

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What is Public Health?
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FPH is the professional home for public health in the UK and abroad. We support over 5,000 members across all career stages enabling them to drive the profession forward and achieve our vision of improving public health.

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