Public Health Concepts

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What is the primary difference between the terms 'epidemic' and 'outbreak' in terms of geographic distribution?

  • An outbreak is a larger geographic distribution, while an epidemic is a smaller one.
  • An outbreak is a type of illness, while an epidemic is a health-related event.
  • An outbreak is a smaller geographic distribution, while an epidemic is a larger one. (correct)
  • An outbreak is a type of health-related event, while an epidemic is a type of illness.

What was the primary cause of cholera in the early 1800s in London, according to common belief?

  • Poor hygiene practices
  • Lack of medical care
  • Bad air from rotting organic matter (correct)
  • Contaminated water supply

What is the term for the result of a medical condition that directly affects the length or quality of a person’s life?

  • Health disease
  • Health outcome (correct)
  • Health event
  • Health epidemic

What is the primary contribution of John Snow to the field of public health?

<p>Tracing the source of cholera outbreaks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of public health?

<p>To provide maximum benefit for the largest number of people (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an epidemic or outbreak?

<p>An occurrence in a community or region of cases of an illness clearly in excess of normal expectancy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the Ten Essential Public Health Services involves ensuring that the public is aware of health concerns and empowered to take action?

<p>Inform, Educate, Empower (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a health determinant?

<p>A factor that contributes to the generation of a trait (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of clinical care?

<p>Prevention, treatment, and management of illness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of organized community efforts in public health?

<p>To enable every citizen to realize their birthright of health and longevity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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