public health
Americannoun
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Origin of public health
First recorded in 1610–20
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Gere has been involved in humanitarian work for decades and has helped fund projects to support refugees, public health, education and emergency relief as well as culture, especially in Tibetan communities.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
If future studies confirm these findings, the public health implications could be substantial.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
Last Friday, the High Court said the opening of the centre should be halted after a rights group opened a case alleging the facility posed "grave and imminent risks" to public health.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Dr. Kerry is CEO of Seed Global Health and an associate professor of public health at Harvard University.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Some public health experts worry that other diseases like mad cow could start to appear because of this practice.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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