The primary role of the public health workforce is to promote and protect the health of the population by preventing disease, injury, and disability, and promoting healthy behaviors.

Direct patient care is not a core function of the public health workforce. The core functions of the public health workforce are assessment, policy development, and assurance.

The three main types of public health workforce are clinical, non-clinical, and administrative.

A physician is an example of a clinical public health worker. Clinical public health workers are responsible for providing direct patient care and services.

A health policy analyst is an example of a non-clinical public health worker. Non-clinical public health workers are responsible for developing and implementing public health policies and programs.

A public health director is an example of an administrative public health worker. Administrative public health workers are responsible for managing and overseeing public health departments and programs.

The public health workforce faces a number of challenges, including a shortage of qualified workers, lack of funding, and outdated technology.

The projected growth rate for the public health workforce over the next decade is 20%.

All of the above strategies can be used to address the challenges facing the public health workforce.

The public health workforce is essential for preventing disease, promoting health, saving lives, and improving the quality of life.