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What is a health system defined as by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
What is a health system defined as by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
The sum total of all the organizations, institutions, and resources whose primary purpose is to improve health.
Which of the following is NOT one of the WHO building blocks of health systems?
Which of the following is NOT one of the WHO building blocks of health systems?
What does the term 'burden of disease' refer to?
What does the term 'burden of disease' refer to?
Communicable diseases can spread from person to person.
Communicable diseases can spread from person to person.
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Which of the following is a method for measuring the burden of disease?
Which of the following is a method for measuring the burden of disease?
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Which term describes years lost due to illness, disability, or early death?
Which term describes years lost due to illness, disability, or early death?
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What is a common challenge in addressing mental health within health systems?
What is a common challenge in addressing mental health within health systems?
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What are essential functions provided by public health?
What are essential functions provided by public health?
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Non-communicable diseases include infectious diseases.
Non-communicable diseases include infectious diseases.
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The economic burden of untreated mental illness in the U.S. is estimated to be around $______ billion per year.
The economic burden of untreated mental illness in the U.S. is estimated to be around $______ billion per year.
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Study Notes
Health System Definition
- The World Health Organization (WHO) defines a health system as "all the organizations, institutions, and resources that are devoted to promoting, restoring, and maintaining health."
Building Blocks of a Health System - WHO
- The WHO identifies six essential building blocks of health systems:
- Service Delivery
- Health Workforce
- Health Information Systems
- Medical Products, Vaccines, and Technologies
- Financing
- Leadership and Governance
Burden of Disease
- The term "burden of disease" refers to the impact of a disease on a population. It takes into account factors such as mortality, morbidity, and disability.
Communicable Diseases & Burden of Disease
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Communicable diseases, also known as infectious diseases, can spread from person to person.
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Measuring the burden of disease can be done using methods such as:
- Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs)
- Mortality Rates
- Incidence and Prevalence Rates
Years Lost Due to Illness, Disability, or Early Death
- Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) measure the years lost due to illness, disability, or early death. They combine years of life lost due to premature mortality and years lived with disability.
Mental Health Challenges in Health Systems
- A common challenge in addressing mental health within health systems is stigma and discrimination. This can lead to underdiagnosis, undertreatment, and limited access to care.
Public Health Essential Functions
- Public health essential functions include:
- Assessment: Monitoring health status to identify and solve community health problems
- Policy Development: Developing policies to improve health
- Assurance: Ensuring that essential services are available to everyone
Non-Communicable Diseases
- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are not infectious diseases, and are often associated with lifestyle factors.
Economic Burden of Untreated Mental Illness
- The economic burden of untreated mental illness in the U.S. is estimated to be around $193 billion per year.
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Explore the definition and characteristics of health systems as outlined by the World Health Organization. This quiz covers key components, including health information systems, medical technology, financing, leadership, and service delivery. Understand how various factors influence the effectiveness of health systems worldwide.
