30 Questions
What does public health include?
Activities that benefit everyone in the community
Which aspect of health relates to a person's ability to maintain a strong and healthy body?
Physical Health
What is the main focus of risk factor evaluation programs?
Screening for high-risk conditions and educating individuals with a physician's care
What is the ultimate goal of preventive medicine as described in the text?
Preventing disease and promoting health through community efforts
Which area does environmental sanitation fall under in the context of health programs?
Organization of medical services
How is 'health' defined in the text?
'Health' is a balance between physical and psychological capacities
What level of care is typically provided by specialist health facilities such as medical centers, regional hospitals, and specialized hospitals?
Tertiary Care
Which priority in public health focuses on improving the quality of life, particularly in later years?
Improvement of the quality of life in later years
What is the main focus of the concept of community health?
Working together to help people reach their maximum potential
Which of the following is NOT a division of the health care delivery system in the Philippines?
Private Sector
Which type of health facility typically provides care for complicated cases and intensive care?
Tertiary Care Facilities
What is the focus of the third priority in public health?
Preventing the loss of productivity of young adults
What is the primary government agency responsible for running the bulk of government health facilities?
Department of Health
Which of the following is NOT a health concern addressed by the Adolescent and Youth Health and Development Program (AYHDP)?
Geriatric care
What is the main mission of the Adolescent and Youth Health and Development Program (AYHDP)?
Ensure quality health care services for adolescents and youth
What is Botika ng Barangay?
A community-managed drug outlet
Which of the following is NOT part of the health concerns addressed by the Adolescent and Youth Health and Development Program (AYHDP)?
Chronic diseases in the elderly
What is the purpose of ensuring an adolescent and youth friendly environment in health care services?
To provide quality healthcare services in a supportive environment for adolescents and youth
What is the main focus of the Food and Waterborne Diseases Prevention and Control Program?
Addressing food and waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid fever
What is the objective of the Knock out Tigdas strategy?
To achieve 95% measles vaccination coverage in all communities by 2008
What is the overarching goal of the Leprosy Control program?
To eliminate leprosy as a public health problem by 2020
When did the Food and Waterborne Diseases Prevention and Control Program become fully operational?
2000
What is the primary aim of birth spacing?
To promote short intervals between pregnancies
Which disease is NOT a focus of the Food and Waterborne Diseases Prevention and Control Program?
Malaria
What is the primary goal of the Emerging Disease Control Program?
To prevent newly identified infections from becoming public health problems
What is the main focus of Environmental Health programs?
Reducing exposure to disease-causing agents in the environment
Which diseases are targeted by the Expanded Program on Immunization for reduction?
Tuberculosis, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Measles
According to the Family Planning program principles, what does 'Responsible Parenthood' mean?
Limiting the number of children a family can have
Why is it important for the Expanded Program on Immunization to target infant mortality and morbidity?
To promote healthy growth and development in infants
How does Environmental Health aim to prevent illness?
By managing the environment and changing people's behavior
Test your knowledge on the science of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized community efforts in the context of the Philippines. This quiz covers topics such as environmental sanitation, control of community infections, and organizing medical services for early diagnosis and prevention.
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