Question

Reflect on the availability of public health information and informatics and consider the potential use and misuse of the public health information.

Are there legal and ethical aspects of public health information systems you have found particularly important?

What thoughts do you have on approaches that can be used to ensure proper use of information technology?

Answer 1

Answer: Public health informatics act as a healthcare domain which can be defined as the arranged application of information & computer science and technology to public health practice, research, and learning. The public health information helps in preventing diseases and injuries by changing the conditions that increases the risk of the population. Public health is the combination of science and technology to prevent disease, injury and promoting and protecting the health of populations and communities. The misuse of public health information leads to the threat and concerned issues.