Introduction

The world's health needs are changing - evolving day to day, sometimes even hour to hour. It is the role of public health to investigate pressing challenges and to develop meaningful interventions that improve conditions affecting population health. Local board of health officials in Massachusetts should have a foundational knowledge in public health in order to be more effective health and wellness leaders in their community.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the differences between health and public health
• Understand how data is collected and used in practice
• Advocate effectively for change
• Detail the laws and policies related to your daily practice
• Determine root causes of public health issues, and use a public health approach to address them