Dimensions of Public Health
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Which term is commonly used to describe the aspect of public health that emphasizes the avoidance of illness?

  • Community medicine
  • Preventive medicine (correct)
  • Social medicine
  • Community health

What did Acheson summarize public health as?

  • The science and art of preventing disease
  • The science and art of promoting health
  • The science and art of prolonging life
  • All of the above (correct)

Which discipline primarily focuses on the care of the sick, as opposed to the avoidance of illness?

  • Preventive medicine
  • Community health
  • Social medicine
  • Community medicine (correct)

Which term is commonly used to describe the aspect of public health that addresses the health needs of a specific community?

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Which term is commonly used to describe the aspect of public health that considers the social determinants of health?

<p>Social medicine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is commonly used to describe the aspect of public health that focuses on preventing disease?

<p>Preventive medicine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of public health?

<p>Preventing disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is commonly used to describe the aspect of public health that considers the social determinants of health?

<p>Social medicine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is commonly used to describe the aspect of public health that focuses on the health needs of a specific community?

<p>Community medicine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is commonly used to describe the aspect of public health that emphasizes the avoidance of illness?

<p>Preventive medicine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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