Question

Community health focuses on the improvement of the health characteristics of the society.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

• Community health is a major field of study within the medical and clinical sciences which focuses on the maintenance, protection, and improvement of the health status of population groups and communities.
• It is a distinct field of study that may be taught within a separate school of public health or environmental health.
• The WHO defines community health as: environmental, social, and economic resources to sustain emotional and physical well being among people in ways that advance their aspirations and satisfy their needs in their unique environment. Hence, Community health focuses on the improvement of the health characteristics of society.

So, the correct answer is 'True'.