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Role of Public Health in Health & Social Care

   

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The Role of Public Health inHealth and social care

Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1LO 1.................................................................................................................................................11.1 Explanation of roles of different agencies for identification of health and diseases.............11.2 Explanation of epidemiology of a infectious and non-infection diseases in the country......21.3 Evaluation of different approaches and strategies to control diseases in communities........3LO 2.................................................................................................................................................42.1 Current Priorities and approaches to provision of services to ill people...............................42.2 Explanation of relationship between prevalence of disease and service requirements.........42.3 Impact of current lifestyle choices on future needs for health and social care services.......5CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTIONPublic health is defined to be a science and an art of preventing spread of diseases so thatpeople are able to lead a prolonged and healthy lifestyle (Aveyard, 2014). It aims to promotephysical health and efficiency among individuals by assuring that community infections areeliminated and adequate medical assistance is catered to people who require it. The efforts in thisdomain are organised by society itself so that ideal health status of people could be restored. Thisassignment has taken into consideration the different approaches which are to be undertaken byinstitution in measuring and monitoring diseases in communities. The implications of illness willbe taken into consideration as well. Lastly, factors which influence the health and well being ofindividuals are understood. LO 11.1 Explanation of roles of different agencies for identification of health and diseasesLondon borough of tower hamlets lies in the east part of the London. The areas whichcomes under this council are river docks, canary wharf and tallest building in London. Thiscouncil recommends to visit general practitioner in the region so that best suitable healthcareservices are identified. The Public health works aims to address the factors which results inaddition of chronic diseases in the region (Barer, 2011). The major responsibilities which are carried out county council in their respective areas are asfollows:the first major duty which is to be fulfilled by them is collection of data further analysisof the same relating to health and social sector. It aims to provide training to healthcare professionals so that they are catered in bestpossible manner. It aims to observe treatment of TB directly so that completion rates could be enhanced. Barking and Dagenham is identified to be one of the backward regions when it comes tosustaining health of residents. The major causes for the same is that there is a change forpopulation growth in the region. Poverty along with smoking, obesity and physical inactivity areamongst major causes which result in high death rates in the region. They are assigned to watchmajor aspects such as adult social care, children's care and public health. The county council along with forming partnerships with other organisation works toimprove stature of health of residents. 1

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