Precision and Personalized Medicine

Population health focuses on improving the health outcomes and well-being of entire populations, communities, or defined groups, rather than just individual patients. It considers the social, economic, environmental, and behavioural determinants of health that influence population health outcomes. Population health initiatives aim to prevent diseases, promote healthy behaviours, and address health inequities through policy, systems, and environmental changes. Strategies may include health education, preventive screenings, vaccination programs, community-based interventions, and public health policies. By taking a holistic approach to health promotion and disease prevention, population health efforts aim to improve the health of diverse populations and reduce health disparities. They advocate for upstream interventions that address social determinants of health and promote health equity