The Role of Public Health in Reducing Health Costs                                                                      

Alberta Jeanne N.

School of Applied Health Sciences Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

The high cost of health care has become a pressing concern for individuals, governments, and organizations alike. Public health strategies, through preventive measures and health promotion, offer an effective way to reduce national healthcare expenditures while improving population health outcomes. This paper examines the role of public health in reducing health costs by focusing on prevention, early interventions, and community-based health initiatives. The paper also examines successful case studies of public health programs that have effectively reduced long-term costs, and highlights challenges in implementing these programs. As funding and political will remain key obstacles, the integration of public health initiatives with healthcare systems promises significant economic and social benefits.

Keywords: Public health, health care costs, preventive care, health promotion, chronic disease, early intervention.

CITE AS: Alberta Jeanne N. (2024). The Role of Public Health in Reducing Health Costs. Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science 4(1):33-37. https://doi.org/10.59298/ROJBAS/2024/413337