In your laboratory notebook, brainstorm the answers to the following questions: Why is it important to keep our society healthy? How is the health of individuals different from public health? If a disease or condition is emerging, What can be done to prevent the disease or condition or to further prevent its spread? What can be done to "get the word out"? What factors must be taken into account when designing a public health plan? How do public health professionals go about making decisions for how to best target a particular disease or illness?