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What is the definition of community health?
What is the definition of community health?
- Focusing on interventions for the community's well-being and disease prevention (correct)
- Delivering healthcare services in a hospital setting
- Addressing personal health factors such as age and sex
- Providing services to individuals for good health
What does the term 'health' encompass?
What does the term 'health' encompass?
- Mental well-being only
- Complete physical, social, mental, and spiritual well-being (correct)
- Physical well-being only
- Absence of diseases
Which of the following is NOT considered a part of community health care according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered a part of community health care according to the text?
- Surgery in a hospital setting (correct)
- Immunization
- Draining puddles of water near the house
- Hand-washing practices
What factors affect community health according to the text?
What factors affect community health according to the text?
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Which category of community health care focuses on activities related to the environment?
Which category of community health care focuses on activities related to the environment?
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Community Health Definition
- Community health is defined as the health status of a specific group of people living in a specific geographic area.
The Concept of Health
- Health encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being, and not just the absence of disease or infirmity.
Community Health Care
- Community health care involves a range of activities, including health promotion, disease prevention, and health protection.
- NOT considered a part of community health care: curative medicine/individual treatment.
Factors Affecting Community Health
- Biological factors (e.g. age, sex, genetic makeup)
- Environmental factors (e.g. air, water, sanitation)
- Lifestyle factors (e.g. diet, physical activity, smoking)
- Socio-economic factors (e.g. education, occupation, income)
Categories of Community Health Care
- Health promotion: focuses on health education, awareness, and empowerment.
- Disease prevention: focuses on immunization, screening, and early detection.
- Health protection: focuses on activities related to the environment (e.g. sanitation, food safety, vector control).
- Curative care: focuses on individual treatment and rehabilitation (NOT part of community health care).
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