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What is the public health goal?
What is the public health goal?
What is the aim of public health?
What is the aim of public health?
Entire population
Who implements public health?
Who implements public health?
Government and private and voluntary organizations and individuals
Match the levels of preventive measures with their descriptions:
Match the levels of preventive measures with their descriptions:
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What are the three functions of public health?
What are the three functions of public health?
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What sciences does public health use?
What sciences does public health use?
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What are the five steps in the approach to health problems?
What are the five steps in the approach to health problems?
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Politics are not needed in public health.
Politics are not needed in public health.
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Study Notes
Public Health Goals and Aims
- Public health aims to maximize health for all by preventing disease and promoting overall health.
- Focus is on the entire population rather than individuals.
Implementation of Public Health
- Public health initiatives are carried out by government entities, private organizations, voluntary groups, and individuals.
Preventive Measures
- Primary Prevention: Efforts to prevent the occurrence of diseases or health threats.
- Secondary Prevention: Strategies that minimize damage from existing health issues or disabilities.
- Tertiary Prevention: Providing care and support to individuals impacted by diseases.
Functions of Public Health
- Assessment: Public health agencies collect, analyze, and distribute health information about populations.
- Policy Development: Using scientific data to create policies aimed at improving health outcomes.
- Assurance: Ensuring the availability of public health protection services to everyone.
Sciences Utilized in Public Health
- Key disciplines include epidemiology, statistics, biomedical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, mental health, and environmental sciences.
Approach to Health Problems
- Identify health problems, recognize risk factors, develop and test interventions, implement chosen solutions, and monitor effectiveness.
Politics and Public Health
- Politics play a crucial role in public health as community health initiatives often require governmental approval to be implemented effectively.
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Test your knowledge with flashcards from Chapter 1 of Schneider's Introduction to Public Health, 5th Edition. This chapter covers foundational terms and concepts related to public health goals, aims, and implementation. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of public health basics.
