public health — health of everyone
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
The general health and well-being of all people in a community or country, often managed by the government.
Say it like a native
Textbook The measure is intended to protect the health of the general populace.
Native It's a public health measure.
'Public health' is the standard term; 'health of the general populace' is wordy.
Pattern: public health (noun, uncountable)
In use
- Vaccination programs are important for improving public health.health
- In my opinion, governments should invest more in public health to prevent diseases and promote healthier lifestyles.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ It's a public's health issue.
✓ It's a public health issue.
Fixed compound 'public health' — no apostrophe-s.
Common collocations
public health + noun— crisis, officials, system, measure
Don't confuse it
Contrast with 'private health', which refers to individual or personal health matters.