This book contains a discussion on “Fundamentals of Public Health.” This book was compiled as an effort to provide a comprehensive basic understanding of the concepts, scope, and role of public health in sustainably improving the health status of the community.

Public health is a scientific discipline and practice aimed at protecting and improving the health of population groups through approaches that encompass disease prevention, health promotion, and risk factor management. As the foundation of collective health, public health focuses on systemic efforts involving various disciplines and sectors to create healthy and productive communities. In a global context, the role of public health is increasingly important in addressing various challenges, such as infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and inequitable access to health services.