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To me, this picture is the epitome of Public Health: it's my mom recovering in the hospital after surgery. Without Public Health, we wouldn't have important hospital regulations that keep patients safe--we probably wouldn't even have hospitals at all! Everything about hospitals is Public Health.

-Jenna Hoffman

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This is the Broad Street water pump in London, England. During the cholera outbreak of 1854 616 people died from infection. The water pump was linked to the outbreak and when the handle was removed the deaths stopped proving the importance of sanitation and hygiene. In short the importance of public health.

Michelle Saltzman

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( I did this from the "This is Public Health" Iphone app)

I am an avid believer in breast feeding. Not only are there ample benefits to the mother for breast feeding her children, such as lower risks of ovarian cancer, the benefits are passed on to the breast-fed child. Children who were not breast fed are not only at much higher rates of contracting various diseases such as diabetes or Crohn's Disease, but are susceptible to poor oral health and reoccurring dental caries.

There are numerous benefits of breast feeding, however, one in particular is the amazing connection it gives a mother to her child. It truly is a blessing given to families to be able to provide for their children in such a beautiful way.

-Matt Evans

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My name is Crystal Wojcik and this is one of the greatest aspects of Public Health to me. I am so greatfull for safe ways to be able to be able to exercise in the beautiful environment around me.

This is Public Health

My name is Emily Adawi and this is public health. (Health 100 Section 1)

All to often we limit our view of public health to physical health. However health is includes our mental, spiritual, and emotional well being in addition to our physicality. This picture shows a variety of stress relievers. Stress is a high risk factor for multiple chronic diseases including heart attack and stroke. Sleep helps to rejuvenate through increasing our serotonin levels and decreasing cortisol. Laughter and relaxation are also helpful stress relievers. The scriptures and church in general serves as a support system through which we can find comfort. Support systems are also helpful stress relievers. Our mental state usually manifests itself through our physical well being and managing our mental state is essential to increasing our functionality and quality of life.

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My name is Haleigh Barrett. This is public health to me.

A BPA Free water bottle promotes a hydrated, active, and clean life-style for me. This water bottle allows me to always have fresh, clean, and cool water to drink (as long as I fill up!). When I drink out of my water bottle in front of other people, it reminds them to stay hydrated and drink water. No one puts soda in a WATER bottle.

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This is a sneaker. Public health to me is about the promotion of healthy behavior. We can walk every day and it is a great way to improve our physical fitness and to loss weight. Healthy life style is public health to me.

Areum Hwang

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