The purpose of this course is to provide pharmacy student with basic concepts and knowledge of public health necessary for health promotion and prevention of diseases. It introduces the components of health care systems in Egypt and all scientific disciplines required for health education and promotion directed to the community health. Detailed scientific information for control of communicable, non-communicable diseases, improving mental, social, geriatric and family health is provided. It also includes the impact of environment on health and the relationship between health and environmental quality such as water, sewage disposal, air, industrial and toxic wastes, occupational hazards and proper intervention during disasters.
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