Official definition

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the planning, administration, and coordination of public health programs and services, including environmental health activities, mental health, categorical health programs, health statistics, and immunization services. Government establishments primarily engaged in conducting public health-related inspections are included in this industry. Illustrative Examples: Communicable disease program administration, public administration Mental health program administration, public administration Coroners' offices, public administration Public health program administration, nonoperating, public administration Health program administration, public administration Cross-References. Government establishments primarily engaged in--