Public health deals with how society lays the groundwork for enhancing well-being, preventing mental and somatic disease and protecting the population from health threats. 

We know that good health is closely related to a nutritious diet, healthy family relationships, well-functioning living conditions, socially inclusive cities, towns and villages, environments that encourage physical activity, access to nature and social meeting places.

We need research to ensure that public health considerations are a crucial element of societal planning and that political decision-making is based on public health knowledge and expertise. 

Public health is also about promoting health, preventing disease and enhancing empowerment.