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Introduction to Public Health Quiz

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What is the definition of public health according to the text?

The art of promoting individual health through informed choices

The science of treating diseases and promoting individual health

The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts (correct)

The science of prolonging life through medical advancements

What are the learning objectives of the course?

To recognize the core public health functions and services (correct)

To understand the history of public health

To describe the purpose of public health

To identify prominent events in the history of medicine

Who is credited with the provided definition of public health?

Mod Med

CEA Winslow (correct)

IF Fisher

EL Fisk Winslow

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Permission from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Signup and view all the answers

What are some determinants of health that will be covered in the course?

Individual determinants of health affecting population health Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of public health?

The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the provided definition of public health?

CEA Winslow Signup and view all the answers

What are the core functions and essential services of public health?

Assessing, policy development, assurance Signup and view all the answers

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What are some determinants of health that will be covered in the course?

Individual behavior, biology and genetics, social factors, healthcare access Signup and view all the answers

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Course Overview

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Definition of Public Health

Public health is defined as "what we, as a society, do collectively to assure the conditions in which people can be healthy".
This definition is credited to C.E.A. Winslow.

Determinants of Health

The course will cover various determinants of health, including social, economic, environmental, and political factors.

Public Health Functions and Services

The core functions of public health include assessment, policy development, and assurance.
The essential services of public health include monitoring, diagnosis, and policy development.

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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of public health, including its definition, history, and core functions. This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the introductory topics covered in public health.