Public Health and Heart Disease Overview

Study Notes

Health & Public Health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
Public health focuses on preventing health issues.
Curative research seeks to eliminate diseases.
Health indicators include life expectancy, infant and maternal mortality, and spending on healthcare.
The mental hygiene era focused on prevention and scientific orientation.
Long-term care (LTC) refers to healthcare services provided to an individual for more than 90 days.
Medical technology refers to therapeutic and diagnostic devices used by health professionals.
Healthcare is both a business and a delivery system.
Incidence refers to the number of new cases of a disease or event.
The United Kingdom has the oldest national healthcare system.
France, Japan, and Great Britain have healthcare systems that meet the test for justice and fairness.
Canada serves as a model for U.S. health care reform.
The state care acts centralized care into one or two state mental hospitals.
Suicide has a high rate among white men over 85, and 90% of those who attempt suicide suffer from substance abuse or depressive disorders.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has centers such as the National Cancer Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute, and National Institute on Aging.
A single-payer system finances universal care, where a single insurance pool pays costs, but the United States does not operate under this system.
Nurse practitioners can prescribe medication and diagnose patients.
Phase II of drug testing determines whether the drug produced the desired effect.
Australia, France, Spain, and Germany all have variants of the single-payer system.
Women's health statistics include the fact that only 85% of women under 65 have insurance.
Medicaid is a state and federal program for low-income individuals.
Medicare is a federal program for seniors.

Health Policy & Issues

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) aimed to expand health insurance coverage; however, its implementation has faced challenges.
The U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other developed country but has lower life expectancy and infant mortality rates.
The U.S. healthcare system is a complex mix of public and private insurance plans.
The Medicare program has been facing rising costs, leading to concerns about its sustainability.
The U.S. healthcare system grapples with issues like uneven access to care, high costs, and fragmentation of services.
The pharmaceutical industry plays a significant role in healthcare, both positive and controversial with issues of drug pricing and drug safety.
Public health initiatives aim to improve population health and reduce disease burden.
The U.S. has a fragmented system of healthcare delivery, with different payers, providers, and systems working independently.
The U.S. healthcare system faces challenges in addressing health disparities related to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic location.
**There is a growing interest in preventative medicine **and health promotion programs, with an emphasis promoting healthy lifestyles.
Technology is playing an increasingly important role in healthcare, with advancements in telemedicine, mobile health, and data analytics.
The future of healthcare is likely to involve greater integration of technology, data, and personalized medicine.
The U.S. healthcare system is constantly evolving with new challenges and opportunities for reform.
Policymakers face difficult decisions in finding sustainable solutions for the U.S. healthcare system.

Description

This quiz explores key concepts in public health, focusing on heart disease as a leading health concern in the U.S. It covers health indicators, healthcare systems across different countries, and long-term care services. Test your understanding of how public health aims to prevent diseases and promote overall wellbeing.