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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. Hawaii has
26 practicing
public health doctors. Broken out by city, public health doctor density
in Honolulu is 12,
in Kailua Kona is 1,
in Kamuela is 1,
in Kaneohe Bay is 1,
in Kapolei is 1,
in M C B H Kaneohe Bay is 1,
in Pearl Harbor is 5,
in Tripler Amc is 2,
in Tripler Army Medical Center is 2,
and in Wahiawa is 1.
Hawaii Information
One of the more popular vacation destinations in the world, Hawaii’s lush tropical environment invites all to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Popular Hawaiian activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, biking to one of Hawaii’s volcanoes, or enjoying a helicopter or horseback ride. Learn about Hawaii’s natural history and culture by attending a luau and watching a traditional hula dance.
Hawaii’s population is 1,275,194, and the capital city is Honolulu. Statehood was achieved in 1959, making Hawaii our 50th state. Tourism is Hawaii's largest source of outside income. Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center, experience history at Pearl Harbor, or take a walk on Waikiki Beach, the world’s most famous shoreline.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Hawaii has a population of 1,275,194.
Of this population, 198,087 are under the age of 18
and 162,565 are at or above the age of 65.
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