In this Discussion, you reflect on how understanding pathophysiology relates to the role of a public health professional and why it is important to be knowledgeable of these concepts. The mechanisms of carcinogenesis, the immune system, and inflammatory processes are three of the most overarching, intertwined, and important pathophysiological concepts in the area of human biology. Understanding these concepts is fundamental to health education and promotion activities relating to both chronic and infectious disease. After reviewing the resources for this module, reflect on the following items before responding to the discussion prompts in the next section. Respond to the following points in your initial posting, using section headers to organize your responses:
