Public health
Public health
'Public health' is a term that covers health protection and preventive measures. The goal of public-health activities is to maintain and improve people's health. It is based on co-operation between different areas of expertise and includes, among other things, social, environmental and economic aspects.
Overview
Public health
- Good health results from a physical and mental equilibrium, and each individual is responsible for their own health and wellbeing.
- There are numerous methods for improving physical as well as mental health, and it is a good idea to familiarise oneself with them for preventive reasons.
- The website of the Public Health Institute of Iceland contains various information and advice on:
Links of interest
- The Public Health Institute of Iceland
- Landspitali - University Hospital
- Icelandic Medicines Control Agency
- World Health Organization
- Information, Ministry of Health
