Problem Solving In Public Health
Look around your home and your community. What is one public health initiative that you use daily that you never considered before? How does this initiative help you, your family, and/or your community?
Sample Solution
One public health initiative that I use daily without even realizing it is fluoridated water. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities. It is added to public water supplies in many countries around the world, including the United States.
I never really thought about fluoridated water until I started learning about public health. I just assumed that the water from the tap was safe to drink, and I never gave much thought to how it was made safe. But the addition of fluoride to water is a public health initiative that has had a major impact on dental health.