Introduction to Public Health

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What is a main goal of public health?

  • To treat individual illnesses
  • To prevent diseases in a community (correct)
  • To prescribe medication
  • To perform surgeries

Which of these is an example of a public health initiative?

  • Individual physical therapy sessions
  • Vaccination programs (correct)
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Cosmetic surgery

What is epidemiology the study of?

  • The treatment of individual patients
  • The spread and patterns of diseases (correct)
  • The chemical reactions in the body
  • The structure of cells

What is a common method used for tracking and preventing disease outbreaks?

<p>Data collection and analysis (B)</p>
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Which of the following is a typical role of a public health professional?

<p>Conducting research on disease (A)</p>
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What does health education aim to do?

<p>To inform people about risks and healthy behaviors (B)</p>
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Why is sanitation important for public health?

<p>It helps prevent the spread of diseases (A)</p>
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What is a key component of emergency preparedness in public health?

<p>Planning for potential health crises (D)</p>
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Which of these actions primarily falls under environmental health?

<p>Ensuring clean air and water (A)</p>
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How do public health policies impact communities?

<p>By promoting health and safety (D)</p>
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Which of these is an initial step in community health assessment?

<p>Identifying health problems and needs (D)</p>
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What is the main goal of workplace safety programs?

<p>To prevent injuries and illnesses at work (C)</p>
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Why are food safety regulations important?

<p>To prevent foodborne illnesses (A)</p>
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Which of these is a part of controlling infectious diseases?

<p>Promoting hygiene (A)</p>
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What is a common goal of global health initiatives?

<p>Reducing health disparities worldwide (D)</p>
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Which of the following directly helps improve maternal and child health?

<p>Prenatal care (B)</p>
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What is the primary focus of mental health services in public health?

<p>Promoting well-being and preventing mental disorders (B)</p>
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Which of these actions promotes better respiratory health?

<p>Reducing air pollution (D)</p>
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Why is collecting vital statistics important in public health?

<p>To track population trends and health outcomes (C)</p>
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What is a key goal of chronic disease prevention programs?

<p>Reducing the risk factors for diseases such as diabetes and heart disease (C)</p>
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