PUBLIC HEALTH WORKSHEET HELPS

Title:  Public Health Merit Badge Workbook Information
Requestor: Boy Scout Troop 220 
Prepared by: Siri Kushner      
Date: March 14, 2008 
1. What is Public Health?  A good definition is available at:  http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5120  
You can find specific information by choosing the communicable diseases you are interested in at this page: http://www.doh.wa.gov/EHSPHL/Epidemiology/CD/default.htm 
2. Immunization information can be found at: http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/Immunize/default.htm 
Safe drinking water information can be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/water/drinking.htm