Wednesday April 7, 2010
This week is National Public Health Week, from April 5 - 11, according to the American Public Health Association (APHA). Public health involves researching and educating a population to help prevent or manage health issues that impact all or many people in that population. Public health is most commonly associated with prevention or control of infectious diseases, which is a major role of public health, but public health issues also may include genetic diseases and disorders, as well as the effects of natural disasters, accidents, and acts of terrorism or bio-terrorism.
Careers in public health vary widely, from administrative and allied health, to science and medicine careers for doctorate level professionals such as PhDs and physicians. Careers in research, education, communications, outreach, and more are available in the field of public health. Many public health jobs are government jobs with government organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), National Institute of Health (NIH). Therefore, public health careers are excellent options during a recession, as government jobs often remain strong in a weak economy.
This week, which is annually devoted to the recognition of the role of public health and professionals who work in the field of public health, is an ideal to consider careers in this field.
More on public health careers:
Infectious disease physician
What is public health?
Centers for Disease Control Employer overview
Government medical jobs
What is epidemiology?
American Public Health Association
Careers in Public HealthSource: www.about.com
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