Introduction to Public Health
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What is the primary goal of public health?

  • Promoting health, preventing disease, and increasing the span of healthy life (correct)
  • Conducting scientific research
  • Providing health services
  • Curing diseases
  • Which of the following is NOT a main branch of public health?

  • Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology
  • Microbiology (correct)
  • Environmental health
  • What is a key aspect of public health according to the definition?

  • Government policies
  • Coordinated efforts and well-informed decisions made by society (correct)
  • Individual decisions
  • Personal health choices
  • Which of the following is a main branch of public health that focuses on the impact of food on health?

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    What is the art and science of public health focused on?

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    Definition of Public Health

    • Public health is the science and art of avoiding disease, extending life, and improving health through coordinated efforts and informed decisions.

    Goals of Public Health

    • Promote health
    • Prevent disease
    • Increase the span of healthy life through organized efforts

    Main Branches of Public Health

    Behavioral and Communication Skills/Health Education

    • Focuses on educating people on healthy habits and behaviors

    Environmental Health

    • Concerned with the impact of environment on human health

    Epidemiology

    • Study of the distribution and determinants of health-related events

    Scientific Researches & Biostatistics

    • Conducts research and analyzes data to inform public health decisions

    Basic and Applied Nutrition

    • Focuses on the role of nutrition in maintaining and improving health

    Health Services Administration

    • Manages and oversees the delivery of healthcare services

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    Learn about the definition and main branches of public health, including promoting health, preventing disease, and increasing the span of healthy life. Discover the role of coordinated efforts and informed decisions in achieving public health goals.

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