Health department
Health Department
The Health Department (pronunciation: /hɛlθ dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/) is a part of government which focuses on issues related to the general health of the citizenry.
Etymology
The term "Health Department" is derived from the Old English "hǣlth" meaning "wholeness, a being whole, sound or well," and Middle English "departement" meaning "a separate part, a division".
Function
The Health Department is responsible for public health, health education, healthcare services, and disease control. They work to protect and improve the health of their community by implementing educational programs, developing policies, administering services, and conducting research.
Related Terms
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private communities, and individuals.
- Health Education: The profession of educating people about health. Areas within this profession encompass environmental health, physical health, social health, emotional health, intellectual health, and spiritual health.
- Healthcare Services: The set or arrangement of services provided by hospitals or medical professionals for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, monitoring, or restoring health.
- Disease Control: The reduction of disease incidence, prevalence, morbidity or mortality to a locally acceptable level as a result of deliberate efforts.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Health department
- Wikipedia's article - Health department
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