Channel Title: Let's Learn Public Health Channel Description: Public health is a fascinating subject! It's the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts of society. Public health focuses on improving the health of a population and preventing health problems before they happen. It is a broad field and covers a range of topics such as air pollution, epidemiology, communicable disease control, risk assessment and health promotion. The aim of this channel is to provide an introduction to the principles and concepts of public health. This channel has been developed by Ranil Appuhamy and Anitha Appuhamy and we hope you enjoy these videos!! <video> What can contaminate 🤮 #food 🥩🥪🍔? Description: Food can get contaminated at any point of the food supply chain. Learn about what can contaminate food! This video was created by Ranil Appuhamy Narrated by - James Clark Creative Assistance - Neha -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: These videos are provided for educational purposes only. Users should not rely solely on the information contained within these videos and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from other relevant sources. The author/s do not warrant or represent that the information contained in the videos are accurate, current or complete and do not accept any legal liability or responsibility for any loss, damages, costs or expenses incurred by the use of, or reliance on, or interpretation of, the information contained in the videos. </video> <video> What is #antimicrobialresistance (AMR) 💊🦠🚫???? Description: Antimicrobial resistance is one of the top global public health issues facing humanity. But…what is it? Check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/HZ4udzNJbrs?si=HjrxZg_md1wMtroC #publichealth #AMR #antimicrobialresistance #antibiotics Created by: Dr Ranil Appuhamy Narrated by: James Clark Disclaimer: These videos are provided for educational purposes only. Users should not rely solely on the information contained within these videos and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from other relevant sources. The author/s do not warrant or represent that the information contained in the videos are accurate, current, or complete and do not accept any legal liability or responsibility for any loss, damages, costs or expenses incurred by the use of, or reliance on, or interpretation of, the information contained in the videos. </video> <video> #mpox in a minute ⏰ Description: This is a summary of MPox. Check out the links below for more information and this video: https://youtu.be/G5fpcYSE7ko?si=P54y2NmXnkrFTzRh For information about Mpox: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sh... https://www.who.int/news-room/questio... https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/abo... A free online course on Mpox is available on WHO’s learning platform - OpenWHO: https://openwho.org/courses/mpox-glob... This video was created by Ranil Appuhamy Narrated by - James Clark Creative assistance - Neha ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: These videos are provided for educational purposes only. Users should not rely solely on the information contained within these videos and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from other relevant sources. The author/s do not warrant or represent that the information contained in the videos are accurate, current, or complete and do not accept any legal liability or responsibility for any loss, damages, costs or expenses incurred by the use of, or reliance on, or interpretation of, the information contained in the videos. </video> <video> A quick introduction to MPox [updated 2024] Description: Mpox is an emerging infectious disease of public health importance with an ongoing global outbreak. In this video, we will take a quick look at what it is, how it got its name, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. For information about Mpox: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mpox https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/mpox https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/about/index.html A free online course on Mpox is available on WHO’s learning platform - OpenWHO: https://openwho.org/courses/mpox-global-outbreak-2023 This video was created by Ranil Appuhamy Narrated by - James Clark Creative assistance - Neha ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: These videos are provided for educational purposes only. Users should not rely solely on the information contained within these videos and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from other relevant sources. The author/s do not warrant or represent that the information contained in the videos are accurate, current, or complete and do not accept any legal liability or responsibility for any loss, damages, costs or expenses incurred by the use of, or reliance on, or interpretation of, the information contained in the videos. </video> <video> What is a cold chain? 🥶 ⛓️ Description: For vaccines to work effectively, they need to be maintained at an optimum temperature. A cold chain is a system for storing and transporting vaccines within a safe temperature range. Learn more about vaccines here: https://youtu.be/Z-5iP3ArWTo?si=wAdWs6CVOCKyPjnK Created by: Dr Ranil Appuhamy Narrated by: James Clark Creative assistance - Neha Disclaimer: These videos are provided for educational purposes only. Users should not rely solely on the information contained within these videos and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from other relevant sources. The author/s do not warrant or represent that the information contained in the videos is accurate, current, or complete and do not accept any legal liability or responsibility for any loss, damages, costs or expenses incurred by the use of, or reliance on, or interpretation of, the information contained in the videos. </video> <video> #birdflu 🦆 😷 - What do the 🔢 numbers mean??? Description: Avian influenza viruses are characterised by numbers. H5N1, H7N9 etc.. But, what do all the numbers mean? Check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/ey-Ikb1f-Ys Other #publichealth videos here: @LetsLearnPublicHealth Disclaimer: These videos are provided for educational purposes only. Users should not rely solely on the information contained within these videos and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from other relevant sources. The author/s do not warrant or represent that the information contained in the videos are accurate, current, or complete and do not accept any legal liability or responsibility for any loss, damages, costs or expenses incurred by the use of, or reliance on, or interpretation of, the information contained in the videos. </video> <video> How do 💉 #vaccines work? Description: Check out how vaccines work! Vaccines are a key public health tool, playing a vital role in controlling infectious diseases. See the full video here: https://youtu.be/Z-5iP3ArWTo Created by: Dr Ranil Appuhamy Narrated by: James Clark Creative assistance - Neha Disclaimer: These videos are provided for educational purposes only. Users should not rely solely on the information contained within these videos and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from other relevant sources. The author/s do not warrant or represent that the information contained in the videos is accurate, current, or complete and do not accept any legal liability or responsibility for any loss, damages, costs or expenses incurred by the use of, or reliance on, or interpretation of, the information contained in the videos. </video> <video> What is Public Health? 🍎😷🏃‍♀️(in a minute… ⏰) Description: Public health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organised efforts of society. Public health addresses the determinants of health and develops strategies to improve the health and well-being of populations. In fact, public health underpins almost everything we do to improve the health of a population. This video was created by Ranil Appuhamy Narrated by - James Clark Creative assistance - Neha -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: These videos are provided for educational purposes only. Users should not rely solely on the information contained within these videos and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from other relevant sources. The author/s do not warrant or represent that the information contained in the videos are accurate, current, or complete and do not accept any legal liability or responsibility for any loss, damages, costs or expenses incurred by the use of, or reliance on, or interpretation of, the information contained in the videos. </video> <video> 🦠 #outbreak management 😷💉- key steps Description: Managing outbreaks is an important part of public health. Let’s take a look at what they are and the key steps of outbreak management. Created by: Dr Ranil Appuhamy Narrated by: James Clark Creative assistance - Neha Disclaimer: These videos are provided for educational purposes only. Users should not rely solely on the information contained within these videos and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from other relevant sources. The author/s do not warrant or represent that the information contained in the videos are accurate, current, or complete and do not accept any legal liability or responsibility for any loss, damages, costs or expenses incurred by the use of, or reliance on, or interpretation of, the information contained in the videos. </video> <video> [Ep 2] The Saviour of Mothers - Ignaz Semmelweis [Public Health Influencers] Description: Semmelweis was a Hungarian physician who proved that washing hands can save the lives of mothers. However, his attempts to change existing ideas and processes were unsuccessful. Today, handwashing is recognised as one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections and a cornerstone of infection control. Here is his story retold with a modern twist! #publichealth #medicalhistory #infectioncontrol #handwashing REFERENCES 1. Best M and Neuhauser D: Ignaz Semmelweis and the birth of infection control: Qual Saf Health Care 2004;13:233–234. doi: 10.1136/qshc.2004.010918 2. Pittet Didier, Allegranzi Benedetta. Preventing sepsis in healthcare – 200 years after the birth of Ignaz Semmelweis. Euro Surveill. 2018;23(18):pii=18-00222. Created by: Dr Ranil Appuhamy Narrated by: James Clark Creative Assistance: Neha Disclaimer: These videos are provided for educational purposes only. Users should not rely solely on the information contained within these videos and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from other relevant sources. The author/s do not warrant or represent that the information contained in the videos are accurate, current, or complete and do not accept any legal liability or responsibility for any loss, damages, costs or expenses incurred by the use of, or reliance on, or interpretation of, the information contained in the videos. </video> <video> What determines our #health 🤔 ? Description: A person's health is determined by a range of factors called #determinants of #health. They include who they are, what they do and the conditions in which they are born, grow live, work and age. This video was created by Ranil Appuhamy Voiceover - James Clark Creative assistance - Neha For more information check out these resources! http://www.who.int/social_determinants/en/ http://www.who.int/social_determinants/thecommission/en/ https://www.cdc.gov/socialdeterminants/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: These videos are provided for educational purposes only. Users should not rely solely on the information contained within these videos and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from other relevant sources. The author/s do not warrant or represent that the information contained in the videos are accurate, current or complete and do not accept any legal liability or responsibility for any loss, damages, costs or expenses incurred by the use of, or reliance on, or interpretation of, the information contained in the videos. </video> <video> What is “One Health” 1️⃣👫🐄🌳 Description: One Health is an approach that recognizes that the health of humans, animals, and the environment are closely linked and inter-dependent. Here is a brief introduction the topic! To find out more check out these useful resources: https://www.who.int/health-topics/one-health#tab=tab_1 https://www.cdc.gov/one-health/about/index.html #onehealthpass #publichealth #birdflu #avianinfluenza Created by: Dr Ranil Appuhamy Narrated by: James Clark Disclaimer: These videos are provided for educational purposes only. Users should not rely solely on the information contained within these videos and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from other relevant sources. The author/s do not warrant or represent that the information contained in the videos are accurate, current, or complete and do not accept any legal liability or responsibility for any loss, damages, costs or expenses incurred by the use of, or reliance on, or interpretation of, the information contained in the videos. </video> <video> What is Public Health? Description: In this video, we take a look at Public Health – the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts of society. Public health focuses on improving the health of a population and preventing health problems before they happen. It is a broad field and covers a range of topics such as air pollution, epidemiology, communicable disease control, risk assessment and health promotion. We’ll take a look at what public health is, how it is different to clinical medicine, who is responsible for doing it and how it’s done! For more information have a look at these websites: 1. CDC: Ten great public health achievements in the 20th century https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00056796.htm 2. Constitution of WHO: https://www.who.int/about/governance/constitution 3. Global Charter for the Public’s Health: https://www.wfpha.org/the-global-charter-for-the-publics-health/ This video was created by Dr Ranil Appuhamy Voiceover - James Clark Creative Assistance - Neha --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: These videos are provided for educational purposes only. Users should not rely solely on the information contained within these videos and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from other relevant sources. The author/s do not warrant or represent that the information contained in the videos are accurate, current or complete and do not accept any legal liability or responsibility for any loss, damages, costs or expenses incurred by the use of, or reliance on, or interpretation of, the information contained in the videos. </video> <video> An introduction to vaccines. Description: Vaccines are a key public health tool, playing a vital role in controlling infectious diseases, preventing between 3.5 to 5 million deaths each year. In this video, we will take a look at how they work, how they are classified and safety. REFERENCES AND RESOURCES - WHO: Vaccines and immunization: https://www.who.int/health-topics/vaccines-and-immunization#tab=tab_1 - CDC: Vaccines and Immunization: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html Created by: Dr Ranil Appuhamy Narrated by: James Clark Creative assistance - Neha Disclaimer: These videos are provided for educational purposes only. Users should not rely solely on the information contained within these videos and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from other relevant sources. The author/s do not warrant or represent that the information contained in the videos is accurate, current, or complete and do not accept any legal liability or responsibility for any loss, damages, costs or expenses incurred by the use of, or reliance on, or interpretation of, the information contained in the videos. </video> <video> [Ep 3] Shots of hope - Edward Jenner Description: Vaccination is one of public health’s greatest successes and has saved millions of lives. Smallpox, one of the most devastating diseases that affected humanity was successfully eradication through vaccination. Edward Jenner was an English doctor who played a crucial part in the history of vaccination. Here is his story retold with a modern twist! References https://www.cdc.gov/smallpox/history/history.html https://www.who.int/health-topics/smallpox#tab=tab_1 Riedel S. Edward Jenner and the history of smallpox and vaccination. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2005;18(1):21-25. Männikkö N. Etymologia: Variola and Vaccination. Emerg Infect Dis. 2011;17(4):680. Created by: Dr Ranil Appuhamy Narrated by: James Clark Creative Assistance: Neha Disclaimer: These videos are provided for educational purposes only. Users should not rely solely on the information contained within these videos and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from other relevant sources. The author/s do not warrant or represent that the information contained in the videos are accurate, current, or complete and do not accept any legal liability or responsibility for any loss, damages, costs or expenses incurred by the use of, or reliance on, or interpretation of, the information contained in the videos. </video>

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Public health is a fascinating subject! It's the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts of society. Public health focuses on improving the health of a population and preventing health problems before they happen. It is a broad field and covers a range of topics such as air pollution, epidemiology, communicable disease control, risk assessment and health promotion.

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This channel has been developed by Ranil Appuhamy and Anitha Appuhamy and we hope you enjoy these videos!!

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