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Public Health

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Community Science (Home Science)

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Definition and Scope of Public Health

  • Public health is the science and art of preventing diseases, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized community efforts.
  • It focuses on the health of the entire population, not just individuals.
  • It includes preventing diseases, promoting healthy behaviors, and protecting people from health hazards.
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Levels of Disease Prevention

  • There are three levels of disease prevention: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary.
  • Primary prevention stops disease before it occurs through immunization, health education, and healthy lifestyle promotion.
  • Secondary prevention involves early detection and treatment to stop disease progression, like regular health check-ups.
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Major Disciplines in Public Health

  • Nutrition: Study of food and nutrients for health and disease prevention.
  • Reproductive Health: Complete physical, mental, and social well-being related to the reproductive system.
  • Environmental Health: Protects people from harmful exposures like unsafe water, poor sanitation, and pollution.
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Communicable Diseases

  • Spread from person to person through pathogens like bacteria and viruses.
  • Transmission can be direct (coughing, sneezing, blood contact) or indirect (contaminated objects, vectors).
  • Droplet infection: Spread through air when infected person coughs or sneezes (e.g., TB, flu).

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Public health is the organized effortPrimary prevention stops disease before itCommunicable diseases spread from personFields like nutritionPublic health often faces ethical dilemmas

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Public Health covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Public Health — Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Community Science (Home Science)?
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