The Ministry of Health in BC and Fraser Health are interested in helping people become as healthy as possible.
Core functions for public health are defined table and public health goals are closely tied to these programs. For more information on public health core functions , visit the Ministry of Health website.
Public Health Core Programs
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| Health Improvement Programs | - Reproductive health
- Healthy development
- Healthy communities
- Healthy living
- Mental Health promotion
- Food security
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| Disease, Injury and Disability Prevention Programs | - Chronic disease prevention
- Unintentional injury prevention
- Prevention of violence, abuse and neglect
- Prevention of mental disorders and problematic substance use
- Communicable disease prevention and control
- Dental health and the prevention of dental disease
- Prevention of disability
- Prevention of the adverse health effects of the health care system
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| Environmental Health Programs | - Water quality
- Air quality
- Safe Food
- Community sanitation and environmental health
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Health Emergency Management Programs | - Prevention and mitigation
- Preparedness
- Response and recovery
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