What is a primary concern addressed in public health nursing?

The focus of public health nursing is primarily on the health of populations and communities rather than on individual health issues. Public health nurses work to identify and address the systemic health challenges that affect groups of people, which can include the prevalence of certain diseases, health disparities, and the social determinants of health. By concentrating on population health challenges, public health nursing strives to implement strategies and interventions that can improve the overall health outcomes of a community or a larger population.

Community health resources, while important, are more of a means to address health challenges than a primary focus in public health nursing. Individual health issues and private health histories pertain to more personal aspects of health care and do not align with the broader scope of public health initiatives.