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 My example of public health is the implementation of speed limits and the signs that inform you of them. You obviously find these on every road, every few miles. 

I believe this to be an example of public health, because it keeps (or is supposed to keep) people driving at a certain speed that is deemed safe for that road. This prevents people from reckless driving and consequently less accidents, which we know as one of the top three reasons for deaths in young adults. 

I chose this example because we may overlook the reason behind these signs that we see every day. We may view them as a burden on our drive as we are running late to work, or a limitation to everyone who thinks they are a part of Fast and Furious, but they are there to keep you, other drivers, and pedestrian safe and healthy through prevention of accidents.

This is important to public health because driving the speed limit and taking notice of these signs could and has saved lives. Abiding by these limits you can do your part to keep the roads safe.

- Kathryn McMillin