Introduction to Health Definitions Quiz

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According to CEA Winslow, what is the process of assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy?

Protecting and improving the health of the community
Controlling communicable diseases and applying sanitary measures
Mobilizing and engaging local, state, national, and international resources (correct)
Preventive medicine and health education

How is public health defined in The American Heritage Dictionary of Public Health?

The science and practice of protecting and improving the health of the community (correct)
The process of mobilizing and engaging resources
Application of sanitary measures and monitoring environment hazards
Saving the lives of millions by single interventions

What is the definition of policy according to the American Heritage Dictionary?

Science and art of saving lives through single interventions
Controlling communicable diseases and applying sanitary measures
Mobilizing and engaging resources for decision-making
A definite course of action adopted as expedient (correct)

According to the Oxford Textbook of Public Health, what does public health involve?

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