A C/PHN incorporates an “upstream” focus in community health and must consider t

A C/PHN incorporates an “upstream” focus in community health and must consider the precautionary principle in the upstream focus. Discuss some of the “upstream” contributing factors in the COVID pandemic. How might a C/PHN apply the core functions of public health (assessment, policy development, and assurance) to address these factors? What is the precautionary principle and could it be applied to the COVID pandemic? If so, how? If not, why not?
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