Washington, D.C. (DC) Public Health Doctors and Physicians
Find comprehensive reports and ratings on a local public health doctor, physician, or surgeon.
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. Washington, D.C. has
35 practicing
public health doctors. Broken out by city, public health doctor density
in Bolling AFB is 3
and in Washington is 32.
Washington, D.C. Information
According to 2005 Census estimates, Washington, D.C. has a population of 550,521.
Of this population, 110,240 are under the age of 18
and 66,591 are at or above the age of 65.
We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. Verify here.
