public health
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of public health
First recorded in 1610–20
Example Sentences
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“It’s not just simply a talking point,” Pan said of public health policy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
Despite health consequences that can rival other major risk factors, both problems remain relatively overlooked as urgent public health concerns.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
“For people who are there, I’m telling people: ‘Get your flu shot ASAP,’” said Celine Gounder, an infectious-disease doctor and editor at large for public health at KFF Health News.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
This is not the first public health concern that prompted individuals to offer unproven medical solutions.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
This is clearly a great thing for the environment and the public health.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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