Global Health Essentials
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what is the definition of Public Health?

  • The practice of promoting and maintaining good health within a specific community.
  • The field of medicine that focuses on the treatment of diseases and illnesses.
  • The art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts of society. (correct)
  • The study of health issues that affect people in different countries.

    • What are the core functions of public health?

  • Assessment, policy development, and assurance. (correct)
  • Research, education, and advocacy.
  • Screening, vaccination, and counseling.
  • Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

    • What is the difference between health, international health, and global health?

  • Health refers to mental well-being, while international health focuses on health issues that affect people in different countries, and global health encompasses health issues that transcend national boundaries.
  • Health refers to the absence of diseases, while international health focuses on health issues that affect people in different countries, and global health encompasses health issues that affect the entire world.
  • Health refers to physical well-being, while international health focuses on health issues that affect people in different countries, and global health encompasses health issues that affect the entire world.
  • Health refers to the overall well-being of an individual, while international health focuses on health issues that affect people in different countries, and global health encompasses health issues that transcend national boundaries. (correct)

    • What are the features of Global Health?

    <p>Transcends national boundaries, addresses health issues that affect the entire world, and requires international collaboration and cooperation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the email address of Tuhin Biswas, the Assistant Professor of Public Health?

    <p><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is Tuhin Biswas currently affiliated with?

    <p>Bangladesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the email address of Tuhin Biswas?

    <p><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course located?

    <p>Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core function of public health according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

    <p>Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between health, international health, and global health?

    <p>Health focuses on communities, international health focuses on countries, and global health focuses on the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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