The Role of Public Health in Managing Chronic Diseases

Nyambura Achieng M.

School of Natural and Applied Sciences Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and respiratory illnesses are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study examines the critical role of public health in managing and preventing chronic diseases, focusing on comprehensive, interdisciplinary methods. Public health initiatives are mostly preventive, emphasizing lifestyle changes, community-based interventions, policy formulation, and technological advances such as telemedicine and mobile health apps. The paper also looks at the epidemiology of chronic diseases, emphasizing the importance of addressing socioeconomic causes and adopting tailored, culturally competent therapies to effectively manage the chronic disease load.

Keywords: Public health, chronic disease management, epidemiology, prevention, community-based interventions.

CITE AS: Nyambura Achieng M. (2024). The Role of Public Health in Managing Chronic Diseases. Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science 4(2):15-18. https://doi.org/10.59298/ROJBAS/2024/421518