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This research guide is designed as an introduction to the most pertinent library resources at U of T. These resources can be used to improve your research and understanding in the field of Public Health.

TIP: Follow the tabs (above) for a step-by-step pathway through the Public Health research process.

The organized effort of society to protect and improve the health and well-being of the population through:

• health monitoring, assessment and surveillance
• health promotion
• reducing inequalities in health status
• prevention of disease, injury, disorder, disability and premature death, and
• protection from environmental hazards to health.

This is done through an appropriate balancing of the rights and responsibilities of individuals and organizations and the responsibility of government to protect and promote health.

From: http://www.hls.gov.bc.ca/phact/glossary.html