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PUBLIC HEALTH’S THREE CORE FUNCTIONS AND 
THE 10 ESSENTIAL SERVICES OF A PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM 
 

ASSESSMENT

Measuring the health status of the community

Diagnosing and investigating health problems and hazards

Informing and educating people about health issues

POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Mobilizing partnerships to solve community problems

Supporting policies and plans to achieve health goals

ASSURANCE

Enforcing laws and regulations to protect health and safety

Linking people to needed personal health services

Ensuring a skilled public health workforce

Evaluating effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of health services

Researching and applying innovative solutions