# 8 Reflections

In this final section you will consider whether undertaking this course has changed your perspective on what the scope and focus of public health is.

## Activity 8: Reflecting on your learning

Allow 20 minutes

Revisit your notes from Activity 1 at the beginning of this course, where you noted your ideas on what the scope and focus of public health was. Has undertaking this course altered your perspective on the meaning of public health? Why is this the case? Note your thoughts down in the word document provided.

We hope that doing this course has broadened your perceptions about the scope and focus of public health and who should be involved in promoting the public’s health. We also hope that it’s generated some questions for you that may inspire you to delve even deeper into this fascinating and important area.

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