About The Quadrangle
As a dedicated cross-country and track runner, I've learned how proper nutrition fuels the body and impacts energy and endurance. I've always had access to resources that support my health. However, volunteering at New City Kids in Paterson, New Jersey, I noticed that many children in my neighboring community lack the same knowledge and access. I saw many students making unhealthy food choices, and they didn't understand the importance of essential nutrition, which directly affects their health.
This issue goes beyond my neighboring community. As stated on the World Health Organization's website, "Unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity are leading global risks to health, contributing to obesity and chronic diseases." This inspired me to start my own blog.
The word quadrangle comes from the words "quad—" meaning "four" and "angle," meaning "the space within two lines diverging from a common point." My blog focuses on youth health and explore policy-based solutions by focusing on the four pillars of public health policy. They are the core areas that support effective public health systems.
The Quadrangle of Public Health Policy
My blog focuses on youth health and explore policy-based solutions by focusing on the four pillars of public health policy. They are the core areas that support effective public health systems.
Health Promotion
- Focuses on encouraging healthy lifestyles and behaviors through education and outreach.
- Examples: Anti-smoking campaigns, healthy eating initiatives, and physical activity programs.
Disease Prevention
- Aims to prevent the onset or spread of disease through proactive measures.
- Examples: Vaccination programs, cancer screenings, hand hygiene campaigns.
Health Protection
- Involves safeguarding populations from health risks through regulations and safety measures.
- Examples: Environmental health regulations, food safety inspections, and pollution control.
Health Care Services
- Ensures access to quality medical care and equitable healthcare services for all individuals.
- Examples: Universal health coverage initiatives, Medicaid and Medicare, and mental health services.