16 Questions
Which of the following is an example of a toxic agent in environmental conditions?
Smoke from cigarettes
What element characterizes a community by having a sense of identity and belonging?
Membership
According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), what is public health's perspective?
Ecological in perspective, multisectoral in scope, and collaborative in strategy
What is the primary focus of personal health activities?
Individual actions and decision-making that affect an individual's health
Which component determines the health status of a defined group of people?
Community health
What does global health describe?
Health problems, issues, and concerns that transcend national boundaries
In the context of a healthy community, what does leadership aim to assess?
The needs and resources of the community
What is the primary goal of public health efforts according to Ilona Kickbus Institute of Medicine (IOM)?
"To improve the health of communities through an organized community effort"
"Activities undertaken within the formal structure of government and associated efforts of private and voluntary organizations and individuals" best describes:
"Public Health System"
"The health outcomes of a group of individuals, including the distribution of such outcomes within the group" best defines:
"Community health"
What is the definition of health according to WHO (1946)?
Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
What does McKenzie (2018) describe as the nature of health?
Health is a resource for living, specific to each individual
Which of the following is considered a factor influencing a community’s health?
Crime
What does WHO emphasize as a positive concept in its definition of health?
Social resources
What is health considered to be according to McKenzie (2018)?
A resource for everyday life
Which of the following is mentioned as part of a person’s social circumstances affecting health?
Income level
This quiz covers the objectives of Mr. Raymund J. Capagas' lecture on defining key health terms and understanding the factors that influence community health. It also delves into the beginnings of public health in the Philippines.
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