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.

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Georgia has 98 practicing public health doctors. Broken out by city, public health doctor density in Ashburn is 1, in Athens is 1, in Atlanta is 57, in Augusta is 2, in Braselton is 1, in Buford is 1, in Carnesville is 1, in Chamblee is 1, in Cleveland is 1, in Cumming is 2, in Dacula is 1, in Dahlonega is 1, in Dalton is 1, in Decatur is 20, in Doraville is 1, in Douglasville is 1, in Duluth is 2, in Dunwoody is 2, in East Point is 4, in Evans is 2, in Fort Benning is 2, in Fort Gaines is 1, in Fort Stewart is 1, in Gainesville is 2, in Lilburn is 1, in Mableton is 1, in Macon is 1, in Marietta is 1, in Newnan is 1, in Norcross is 2, in Savannah is 1, in Stockbridge is 1, in Stone Mountain is 1, in Tucker is 1, in Valdosta is 1, and in Waynesboro is 1.

Georgia is rich in history, from its statehood in 1788, to its tobacco plantations, to its civil rights memorials. Atlanta is its vibrant capital city, and it offers a myriad of music, arts, sports and nightlife. While in Atlanta, visit the world’s largest aquarium, the Woodruff Arts Center, or the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Ride the Old Town Trolley in Savannah, and listen to some live jazz and blues at one of Savannah’s many festivals. Georgia’s mountain parks offer hiking, biking, climbing, and other outdoor activities. On Georgia’s coastline, you can go boating, deep sea fishing or kayaking in the Atlantic. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge draws many visitors yearly.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Georgia has a population of 9,072,576. Of this population, 2,319,806 are under the age of 18 and 865,997 are at or above the age of 65.