Public Health Chapter 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the public health goal?

Maximize health for all (correct)

Prevent disease and promote health (correct)

Focus on individual health

None of the above

What is the aim of public health?

Entire population

Who implements public health?

Government and private and voluntary organizations and individuals

Match the levels of preventive measures with their descriptions:

Primary = Prevent an occurrence of a threat Secondary = Minimize the damage of an occurring disease/disability Tertiary = Provide health care to the impacted Signup and view all the answers

What are the three functions of public health?

Assessment, Policy Development, Assurance Signup and view all the answers

What sciences does public health use?

Epidemiology and Statistics, Biomedical, Social & Behavioral, mental health, and environmental sciences Signup and view all the answers

What are the five steps in the approach to health problems?

<ol> <li>Define the health problem, 2. Identify the risk factors, 3. Develop and test interventions, 4. Implement the chosen intervention, 5. Monitor the intervention's effectiveness</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Politics are not needed in public health.

False Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

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.