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When was the World Health Organization (WHO) established?
When was the World Health Organization (WHO) established?
What does the acronym GOBI stand for?
What does the acronym GOBI stand for?
Which of the following is not a common mode of transmission for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS?
Which of the following is not a common mode of transmission for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS?
According to the definition provided in the text, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a community?
According to the definition provided in the text, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a community?
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What is the primary goal of the 'Health for All' initiative mentioned in the text?
What is the primary goal of the 'Health for All' initiative mentioned in the text?
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What is the primary purpose of anti-retroviral treatment for HIV/AIDS?
What is the primary purpose of anti-retroviral treatment for HIV/AIDS?
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What was the belief about people who were ill?
What was the belief about people who were ill?
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What was the process of 'trepanation' used for?
What was the process of 'trepanation' used for?
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Who is considered the 'Father of Medicine' and what did he contribute to?
Who is considered the 'Father of Medicine' and what did he contribute to?
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What was the most notorious epidemic mentioned in the text?
What was the most notorious epidemic mentioned in the text?
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What was the cause of the Bubonic Plague mentioned in the text?
What was the cause of the Bubonic Plague mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
History of Community and Public Health
- People in ancient times believed in supernatural beings and thought illness was a punishment from them.
- As people started to settle together, shamans or medicine men emerged as natural healers, using practices like geophagy (eating clay or earth) and trepanation (drilling holes in the skull to release evil spirits).
Hippocrates and the Dawn of Modern Medicine
- Hippocrates, considered the father of medicine, contributed greatly to the professionalization of medicine.
- His book "De Aere, Aquis Et Locis" ("Of Air, Water, and Land") emphasized that disease is caused by environmental factors, not divine acts.
The Middle Ages and the Black Death
- The Black Death, also known as the Bubonic Plague, devastated Europe, killing one-third of the population over five years.
- It was caused by the Yersinia pestis bacteria, transmitted through flea bites.
Development of Modern Public Health Institutions
- In 1898, the Board of Health for the Philippine Islands was established, later becoming the Department of Health, with Dr. Jose Fabella as its first secretary.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948.
- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was established in Atlanta, USA in 1946, two years before WHO.
- In 1978, the Declaration of Alma-Ata on Primary Health Care declared health as a human right and pushed for "Health for All" by 2000.
Modern Public Health Initiatives
- In 1982, UNICEF launched the GOBI strategy, focusing on Growth Monitoring, Oral Rehydration, Breastfeeding, and Immunization.
- In the 20-21st centuries, emerging diseases like AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) caused by HIV have become major public health concerns.
- Anti-retroviral treatment has been shown to reduce the risk and complications of AIDS.
Definition of Community Health
- Community health is defined as a social group determined by geographical boundaries and/or common values and interests, with members interacting with each other and functioning within a particular structure, exhibiting certain norms, values, and social institutions (WHO Expert Committee, 1974).
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Explore the early history of community and public health, from beliefs in supernatural beings to the emergence of natural healers like Shamans. Learn about practices like geophagy and trepanation in communal living settings.
