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Define Community Medicine in a few words.

Study of health and disease in a population or defined community

What is the primary goal of Community Medicine?

Identify health problems and needs of the community

What is the role of Community Medicine in underserved communities?

Decrease the burden of preventable disease

How does Community Medicine bridge the gap between healthcare workers and communities?

By collaborating directly with community members Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Public Health?

Improving health on a population level Signup and view all the answers

How does Community Medicine differ from Public Health?

Community Medicine focuses on specific communities, while Public Health focuses on populations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of public health?

Protecting and improving the health of people and their communities Signup and view all the answers

How does community medicine differ from public health?

Community medicine focuses on smaller groups of people and their health needs, while public health deals with society as a whole. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of interventions that public health professionals might implement?

Access to prenatal services, education on substance abuse, seatbelt laws, etc. Signup and view all the answers

How does community medicine view health compared to public health?

Community medicine looks at health more holistically, considering mental, physical, and social determinants of health. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of public health professionals in addressing health disparities.

Public health professionals work towards health equity and social justice by improving housing, sanitation, disease awareness, and health literacy. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for public health to consider the social determinants of health?

Because every aspect contributes to a holistic picture of an individual’s health. Signup and view all the answers