10 Questions
Which term defines public health as the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health?
Public health
Which term was used to describe the early knowledge about the value of sanitation and personal cleanliness?
Hygiene
Who is a leading figure in the development of the modern study of public health?
Charles-Edward Armory Winslow
Why was the term 'hygiene' felt to be too narrow and replaced with 'public health'?
Because it didn't encompass social and community aspects
Which term was used to define special aspects of public health, alongside 'preventive medicine' and 'community medicine'?
Social medicine
Which term is used to describe infectious diseases that have increased in patient reports over the past 20 years?
Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
What are the three components of One World One Health?
Humans, Animals, Environment
Which infectious disease is caused by the Nipah virus?
Nipah virus
What are the factors contributing to Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID)?
Humans (Africa, Asia and Latin America), Wildlife (Forest encroachment), Climate change
What does the term 'Epi' in Epidemiology mean?
On
Study Notes
Definition of Public Health
- Public health is defined as the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health.
Early Knowledge of Sanitation and Cleanliness
- The term "hygiene" was used to describe the early knowledge about the value of sanitation and personal cleanliness.
Leading Figure in Public Health
- Louis Pasteur is a leading figure in the development of the modern study of public health.
Transition from Hygiene to Public Health
- The term "hygiene" was felt to be too narrow and was replaced with "public health" to encompass a broader scope.
Special Aspects of Public Health
- The terms "preventive medicine" and "community medicine" were used to define special aspects of public health.
Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
- The term "re-emerging infectious diseases" is used to describe infectious diseases that have increased in patient reports over the past 20 years.
One World One Health
- The three components of One World One Health are: human health, animal health, and environmental health.
Nipah Virus
- The Nipah virus causes a infectious disease, primarily found in animals but can be transmitted to humans.
Factors Contributing to Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Factors contributing to Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) include: human demographics, climate change, and ecosystem changes.
Epidemiology
- The term "Epi" in Epidemiology means "upon the people", referring to the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related events among human populations.
Test your knowledge of public health terminology and nomenclature in this quiz! From the origins of hygiene to the evolution of the term public health, challenge yourself with questions on the changing language of this important field.
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