Grammar fix
public health
health of everyone
The general health and well-being of all people in a community or country, often managed by the government.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Vaccination programs are important for improving public health.
In my opinion, governments should invest more in public health to prevent diseases and promote healthier lifestyles.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: It's a public's health issue.
Say: It's a public health issue.
Fixed compound 'public health' — no apostrophe-s.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Public health' is the standard term; 'health of the general populace' is wordy.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
public health + noun
- crisis
- officials
- system
- measure