CPH Lecture Lesson 1: Concepts of Community and Public Health

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What does the World Health Organization's definition of health emphasize?

Complete well-being including physical, mental, and social aspects

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a community?

Individualism

What is one of the elements that determine a healthy community?

Public health support

What is the perspective of public health?

Ecological in perspective

Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of a healthy community?

Economic prosperity

What does the concept of health as per the WHO emphasize?

Mental and social well-being

What is the primary goal of public health?

Control of diseases

Which type of health activities are aimed at protecting or improving the health of a population or community?

Community and Public Health Activities

What does the term 'population health' refer to?

Health outcomes of a defined group of people

Which factor directly influences a community's ability to intervene and solve health problems?

Organization in the community

What describes health problems that transcend national boundaries and are best addressed by cooperative actions and solutions?

Global Health

Which type of activities directly affect the health of the population?

Community and Public Health Activities

What are examples of social determinants of health?

Beliefs, culture, and tradition

What is the primary aim of public health?

Promoting health and efficiency through organized community effort

Which term refers to the health outcomes of a group of individuals, including the distribution of such outcomes within the group?

Population Health

What does Global Health describe?

Health issues influenced by experiences in other countries

What does the Philippine Health Care Delivery System include?

Both public tax-based and private profit-based healthcare providers

What does the World Health Organization's definition of health emphasize?

Social and personal resources

Which term best describes a collective body of individuals identified by common characteristics such as geography, interests, experiences, concerns, or values?

Community

What is the primary focus of public health support for a healthy community?

Public health and social infrastructure

What are the shared characteristics that define a community according to the text?

Shared values and norms

According to the provided text, what is the perspective of public health?

Multisectoral in scope

What is the role of leadership in the determination of a healthy community?

Assessing the needs and resources

This quiz covers the concepts of community and public health, including the definition of health according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the understanding of community as a collective body of individuals with common characteristics.

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