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Public health is defined by the WHO as the science and art of promoting health, preventing disease, and prolonging life through organized efforts made by society.
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ten Have, H., Patrão Neves, M. (2021). Public Health. In: Dictionary of Global Bioethics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54161-3_428
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