Although our national community spends more on health care than any other nation, we also suffer from many health concerns which are not experienced by others in high-income nations. This disparity has prompted a national movement towards bettering both personal and public health. While this week provides a focused space to set goals for future health, we encourage you to maintain safe and healthy habits year-round.
Some ideas for bettering personal health and safety include:
- Self-care
- Adequate sleep
- Exercise
- Good nutrition
- Emergency preparedness
Some ideas for bettering public health include:
- Vaccinations
- Quitting smoking
- Discussing health access inequality
- Reducing stigma
- Other important topics and information can be found here
For more information on national public health, and to sign the pledge to help create a healthy generation, visit the American Public Health Association. For more information about on-campus public health services, visit SHOP and utilize their many important resources.
