[Public Health is an important tool of health care].
Public Health as the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts of society has a long tradition and promising results in the Czech Republic. In the contemporary financial and economic crisis Public Health in the CR does not use its potential. In the article some problems of Public Health in the CR are presented (e.g. terminology, finance, education and training). Possible solutions are outlined.
Masarykova Univerzita v Brne, Lékarská Fakulta, Ústav Sociálního Lékarství a Verejného Zdravotnictvi. jholcik@med.muni.cz
Jan
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Holčík
D018153:Czech Republic; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D015980:Public Health Practice