Exploring Public Health: A Personal Passion

BSPH Statement of Interest

Public health expert, C.E.A. Winslow, defined public health as "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals”. Just like many other words or subjects, the definition of public health can vary from person to person, or even from place to place. However, no matter what definition you stumble upon, they will all have something in common; helping individuals, communities, and the population as a whole. Public health has always been, and will always be, about helping people – and that is my passion, as well. Before graduating with my Bachelor of Science

After having assessed the overall well-being of a population, this core function of Public Health would then weigh whether or not the community in question has adequate resources needed for their health problems. In my opinion, this core function of Public Health relates a lot back to epidemiology, specifically applied epidemiology. As I noted before, applied epidemiologists are focused on the investigation of certain diseases, and their risk factors. Through assessment, applied epidemiologist would be able to evaluate specific health hazards that lie in a population and if they have the means to manage

First, like most other students, I procrastinate way too often. This is one of my academic shortcomings. For example, the week that Bachelor of Science in Public Health application was due, I also had three other papers and two tests due in the same week. Now, the smart side of me told me to start my assignments, especially my BSPH statement of interest, weeks ago so it would not all run together. With that being said, the typical college student in me politely declined to start any of my assignments early; so, here I am. My week has consisted of no sleep and many, many cups of coffee. Thank you