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Public Health Information
Description
Public health is the science of preventive health of the general public. A public health physician is concerned with prevention of disease by promoting vaccinations and immunizations and other public health services. This physician may have a background in epidemiology, or environmental, behavioral or occupational health. The public health physician may also direct health programs for governmental or private agencies. This specialist analyzes community health trends, and may consult with other physicians, community organizations or welfare agencies.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Florida has
75 practicing
public health doctors. Broken out by city, public health doctor density
in Boca Raton is 1,
in Boynton Beach is 1,
in Bradenton is 2,
in Carrabelle is 1,
in Daytona Beach is 1,
in Delray Beach is 2,
in Destin is 1,
in Doral is 1,
in Fernandina Beach is 1,
in Fort Lauderdale is 2,
in Fort Myers is 2,
in Fort Pierce is 1,
in Gainesville is 1,
in Hollywood is 3,
in Indiantown is 1,
in Jacksonville is 1,
in Juno Beach is 1,
in Kissimmee is 1,
in Lake City is 1,
in Lakeland is 1,
in Lantana is 1,
in Merritt Island is 1,
in Naples is 1,
in New Port Richey is 1,
in Niceville is 1,
in Ocala is 1,
in Orlando is 4,
in Palm Beach is 1,
in Panama City is 1,
in Pensacola is 1,
in Port Saint Joe is 2,
in Port Saint Lucie is 2,
in Quincy is 1,
in Riviera Beach is 3,
in Saint Augustine is 1,
in Saint Petersburg is 2,
in Sarasota is 2,
in Stuart is 1,
in Tallahassee is 3,
in Tampa is 6,
in Vero Beach is 1,
in West Palm Beach is 12,
and in Winter Garden is 1.
Florida Information
Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital.
Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864.
Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18
and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.
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