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What is Community Medicine?

Community Medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on providing preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and evaluative health services to the community as a whole, using an organized system of healthcare delivery.

What are the goals of Community Medicine? (Select all that apply)

  • Provide comprehensive healthcare services in an organized manner. (correct)
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare services delivered. (correct)
  • Provide comprehensive healthcare services to individuals.
  • Identify the health problems and needs of the community. (correct)
  • Promote research on new medical technologies.

    • Which of the following is NOT a difference between community medicine and hospital medicine?

  • Organizational framework: Community medicine uses both active and passive strategies, while hospital medicine primarily uses passive strategies.
  • Service area: Community medicine focuses on a defined geographic area, while hospital medicine draws patients from a broader catchment area.
  • Intersectoral coordination: Community medicine involves coordination between various health departments, while hospital medicine has limited intersectoral coordination.
  • Nature of care: Community medicine provides comprehensive care, while hospital medicine focuses primarily on curative care.
  • Funding sources: Community medicine relies solely on government funding, while hospital medicine relies on a mixture of private and public funding. (correct)

    • What is community diagnosis and how does it help?

    <p>Community diagnosis is the process of identifying and quantifying health problems within a community, using morbidity and mortality rates as well as influencing factors. This helps prioritize health issues and develop effective control measures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a difference between clinical diagnosis and community diagnosis?

    <p>Main goal: Clinical diagnosis aims to determine the cause of illness, while community diagnosis aims to understand the distribution of diseases in a population. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what is the definition of health?

    <p>Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a dimension of health according to the WHO definition?

    <p>Financial (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs of a person being physically healthy? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Sound sleep (B), Bright eyes (C), Clean skin (D), Good appetite (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a person's physical health be assessed?

    <p>A person's physical health can be assessed through their medical history, a thorough clinical examination, and biochemical and laboratory investigations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a sign or indication of good mental health?

    <p>Frequent mood swings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a person's mental health be assessed?

    <p>A person's mental health can be assessed by observing their behavior, attitude, and interactions with others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is social health?

    <p>Social health refers to a person's sense of belonging and acceptance within their community, including family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of disease?

    <p>Disease disrupts the normal functions of the body or its organs, leading to a state of dis-ease or ill-health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main types of acquired diseases?

    <p>Communicable and Non-communicable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are health determinants?

    <p>Health determinants are factors that contribute to the health of individuals and communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a health determinant?

    <p>Weather patterns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do genetics influence health?

    <p>Genetics can influence susceptibility to certain diseases, either through inherited genetic predispositions or mutations that can lead to health problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main components of the external environment that influence health?

    <p>Physical, Biological, and Social (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does lifestyle affect health?

    <p>Lifestyle choices, including diet, physical activity, substance use, and stress management, significantly impact health outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does education influence health?

    <p>Education empowers individuals with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their health, leading to better health outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does occupation affect health?

    <p>Some occupations may expose workers to health hazards, increasing their risk of certain diseases. Moreover, unemployment can have negative psychological and social impacts on health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does income influence health?

    <p>Income level determines an individual's access to resources such as nutritious food, safe housing, healthcare services, and education, which in turn impact health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do available healthcare services impact health?

    <p>Access to essential healthcare services, such as immunization, preventative care, and treatment for illnesses, is crucial for promoting health and reducing preventable diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a health service that can be provided in community medicine?

    <p>Emergency surgery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary health concerns associated with an aging population?

    <p>An aging population is associated with an increased prevalence of chronic diseases and disabilities, requiring specialized healthcare services and community support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Community Medicine

    • Branch of medicine focusing on preventative, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and evaluative services for the community.
    • Delivery is via a comprehensive and organized healthcare system.

    Goals of Community Medicine

    • Identify health problems and needs within a defined population.
    • Provide comprehensive healthcare (preventative, promotive, curative, rehabilitative) in an organized manner.
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of provided services.

    Community Medicine vs. Hospital Medicine

    Feature Community Medicine Hospital Medicine
    Service Area Defined geographic area Ill-defined catchment area
    Operational Strategy Active and passive (providers and consumers on the move) Passive (patients seek treatment)
    Organizational Framework Intersectoral coordination between health and related departments Limited intersectoral coordination
    Nature of Care Comprehensive (preventative, promotive, curative, rehabilitative) Primarily curative

    Community Diagnosis

    • Identifying and quantifying health problems within a community.
    • Uses morbidity and mortality rates (disease and death rates).
    • Includes factors influencing these rates.
    • Prioritizes problems and implements control measures.

    Clinical vs. Community Diagnosis

    Feature Clinical Diagnosis Community Diagnosis
    Performer Physician Epidemiologist
    Focus Individual case Defined population
    Scope Sick people only Sick and healthy people
    Methods Patient examination Surveys
    Basis Signs and symptoms Natural history of disease
    Investigations Laboratory tests Epidemiological investigations
    Outcome Treatment plan Prevention/promotion plan
    Focus Technological advances Statistical values
    Follow-up Patient follow-up Program evaluation

    Health Dimensions

    • WHO definition: State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely absence of disease.
    • Dimensions: Physical, mental, social, spiritual, emotional, vocational, and political.

    Physical Health

    • Definition: Optimal functioning of all body organs and systems.
    • Signs: Clean skin, bright eyes, good appetite, sound sleep, regular bowel/bladder function, coordinated movements.
    • Assessment: Medical history, clinical examination, biochemical/laboratory tests.

    Mental Health

    • Definition: Balanced state, harmonious relationships, normal memory/learning capacity, absence of internal conflicts, ability to accept criticism.
    • Assessment: Behavior, attitude.

    Social Health

    • Definition: Acceptance, respect, and love from family, friends, colleagues, and others in society.

    Spiritual Health

    • Definition: Holistic well-being; "Sound mind in a sound body."

    Emotional Health

    • Definition: Absence of temper outbursts/tension, self-control.

    Vocational Health

    • Definition: Ability to earn enough to lead a successful life.

    Disease Definition

    • Definition: Condition where body functions are disrupted,.
    • Synonyms: No ease (opposite of health)

    Types of Disease

    • Congenital: Present at birth.
    • Acquired:
      • Communicable/infectious
      • Non-communicable/non-infectious

    Health Determinants

    • Factors influencing individual and community health.
    • Determined by circumstances and environment.

    Health Determinants Factors

    • Genetics: Hereditary diseases like sickle cell disease. Prevented by genetic counseling.
    • Environment: Internal (organs/systems) and external (physical, biological, social).
    • Lifestyle: Habits (smoking, alcohol, multiple partners). Associated with many diseases.
    • Socioeconomic Conditions:
      • Education: Illiteracy associated with higher morbidity/mortality, especially female literacy.
      • Occupation: Unemployment linked to poor health. Specific occupations can negatively affect health.
      • Income: Crucial determinant of standard of living. Poverty linked to malnutrition, TB, and worm infestations. Affluence associated with obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
    • Health Services: Availability of preventative and promotive services important for health.
    • Aging Population: Increased prevalence of chronic diseases and disabilities.
    • Gender
    • Others (Information and communication, science and technology, human rights and equity and social justice)

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    Explore the fundamentals of community medicine, focusing on its goals, services, and organizational strategies compared to hospital medicine. This quiz highlights the importance of preventative and comprehensive healthcare within defined populations. Test your understanding of how community medicine addresses health needs and evaluates services.

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