Emphasis on Preventive Health from PAU Hospitals for Public Health Week
Prof. Dr. Nurhan Meydan Acımış highlighted the importance of social determinants and environmental factors alongside individual efforts in maintaining health during her statement for Public Health Week.
Pamukkale University Hospitals Department of Public Health faculty member Prof. Dr. Nurhan Meydan Acımış stated in her assessment for the September 3-9 Public Health Week that taking preventive measures before diseases occur is of critical importance for public health.
Preventive Approach Before Disease
Prof. Dr. Acımış stated that health can be protected not only through treatment processes but also through measures taken before diseases emerge. She emphasized that services such as vaccination, cancer screenings, and early diagnosis of chronic diseases constitute the cornerstones of public health.
Social Determinants of Health
Stating that public health is shaped in living spaces such as homes, schools, and workplaces, Acımış touched upon the importance of access to healthy food, clean air, and safe working conditions. She noted that reducing inequalities such as poverty and education is a public health responsibility.
Call for Social Responsibility
At the end of her statement, Acımış invited all segments of society to support vaccination programs and participate in cancer screenings, reminding that balanced nutrition and physical activity are indispensable for a healthy life.