Community and Public Health for Medical Technology - Module 1
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What is the intersection of healthcare, economics, and social interaction called?

  • Public health
  • Global health
  • Environmental health
  • Community health (correct)
  • Which term refers to the prevention of disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts for community sanitation?

  • Environmental health
  • Public health (correct)
  • Community health
  • Global health
  • What is the main focus of the course on community and public health?

  • Social interaction
  • Healthcare (correct)
  • Economics
  • Technology
  • Why is improving community health often at the top of people's minds?

    <p>Because it impacts others in the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of community health?

    <p>Healthcare, economics, and social interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do many people remain unaware of in their everyday lives?

    <p>The role of community health in everyday lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines Public Health?

    <p>The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health and efficiency through organized community efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of professionals in the field of Public Health?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has contributed significantly to the increase in life expectancy in the United States between 1900 to 1999?

    <p>Public health interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Public Health?

    <p>Preventing disease and promoting health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do public health professionals assist communities?

    <p>By linking individuals with needed personal health services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a sense of community important to their identity, roles, and practice?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the World Health Organization define 'HEALTH'?

    <p>A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of public health professionals in maintaining community health efforts?

    <p>Enforcing laws and regulations that protect health and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Public Health' includes which of the following activities?

    <p>Preventing disease and promoting health through organized community efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of medical technologists as part of the health care team?

    <p>Field work as part of course work</p> Signup and view all the answers

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