[Social Studies] How governments help improve public health

What are the benefits of building parks in improving public health?

• Encouraging exercise

• Providing green areas and fresh air

• Promote social interaction

• Generate income for local people

What's the benefit of imposing sugar taxes on soft drinks?

• Reduced tabacco-related diseases

• Lower obesity and diabetes risk

• Protection from preventable diseases

What's the benefit of anti-smoking regulations and warnings?

• reduced tobacco-related diseases

• access to treatment for all citizens

• informed food choices and healthier diét

What are the benefits of providing free public healthcare?

• protection from preventable diseases

• fewer outbreaks of infectious diseases

• access to treatment for all citizens

What's the benefits of clean water and sanitation systems?

• protection from preventable diseases

• access to treatment for all citizens

• fewer outbreaks of infectious diseases

What's the benefit of nutrition lableling on food products?

• informed food choices and healthier diets

• lower obesity and diabetes risk

• increased knowledge about healthy habits

What are the benefits of health awareness campaigns?

• protection from preventable diseases

• informed food choices and healthier diets

• increased knowledge about healthy habits

Governments often provide free or low-cost vaccines through public health (a)  

Public health campaigns help protect not only individuals but also entire communities by reducing the (a)   of infectious diseases

some countries have introduced (a)   on sugary drinks and snacks