India, March 20 -- Doctors do a lot of good for our society, but they could stand to learn a thing or two. In fact, many physicians would benefit from a broader understanding of public health.

Public health refers to all the methods and institutions communities use to promote and protect the health.It's about a holistic approach to health - one that doesn't start and end at the doctor's office.

Although it's easy to forget, most of us are constantly interacting with professionals in a variety of public health fields - first responders and restaurant inspectors, researchers and social workers, policymakers and nutritionists.These are the people who protect our day-to-day safety and look after the health of our communities.

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