What is "Public Health"?

Without googling, what do you think it is?

I want to know what others think it is. I know what it is, that's why I'm majoring in it.

People always ask me (irl) what I'm going to school for and I tell them public health. Their response is usually " oh, so you want to inspect restaurants"? That is a part of public health (health inspector), but that is not all public health is.

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Engineer · 56-60, M

Oh Geeez!
At first glace I thought you asked "What is Pubic Hair?"
Ok, any of the "public works" occupations are a great goal in my opinion! I'm in the north east and have friends that worked 20 years as cops, have a great retirement and went back in for another six figure salary. Combined current take home is 75K/Yr retirement, 120K/Yr salary with the best benefits package possible. Yes, do not overlook Public Works, Public Safety, Anything to do with the Environment, especially in the North East!

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@Engineer lol. I can see that. Yes, safety, environment is it. I hope it is a good fit for me.