18 Questions
What is the definition of physical health?
Condition that enables the person to maintain a strong and healthy body
Which level of prevention seeks to minimize the severity of an illness once it has occurred?
Secondary prevention
What is the main focus of mental health according to the text?
To establish and maintain balance in life
Which step of the public health approach involves monitoring interventions?
Monitor the interventions' effectiveness
What does tertiary prevention aim to do?
Provide medical care and rehabilitation services to minimize disability
Which aspect of health is specifically mentioned in the text?
Mental health
What does mental health refer to?
How a person controls their emotions
Which level of health care acts as the first point of contact within a health care system?
Primary Care
What does social health refer to?
How a person feels, thinks, and acts towards everybody around them
Who usually provides secondary care in the health care system?
Medical specialists
Which level of health care deals with more specialized forms of care?
Tertiary Care
What is the focus of primary health care?
Being the first point of contact and dealing with preventive care
What is the main focus of public health according to the text?
Preventive aspects of health
Which function of public health involves monitoring health status and identifying community health problems?
Assessment
What does the field of community health focus on?
Sustaining community well-being
Which core function of public health involves enforcing laws and regulations to protect health?
Assurance
What is the primary area of focus in public health as mentioned in the text?
Population level health issues
Which aspect of health does public health primarily aim to improve?
Overall well-being including physical, mental, and social aspects
Test your knowledge on the 5 steps of a public health approach in addressing health problems in a community, as part of the Medical Technology Department curriculum. Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services.
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