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What is one of the primary goals of public health?
What is one of the primary goals of public health?
Which of the following is NOT a core function of public health?
Which of the following is NOT a core function of public health?
What does the term 'home rule' refer to in the context of public health?
What does the term 'home rule' refer to in the context of public health?
Which activity falls under the Assessment core function of public health?
Which activity falls under the Assessment core function of public health?
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Local health departments operating as branch offices of the state agency indicates which model?
Local health departments operating as branch offices of the state agency indicates which model?
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Study Notes
Public Health Core Functions
- Public health aims to maximize population health, eliminating disparities based on age, gender, socioeconomic status, and geography.
- Core functions (assessment, assurance, policy development) cannot be delegated to other agencies or non-governmental organizations.
- Assessment involves monitoring health status through surveys, statistics, and surveillance. It also includes diagnosing and investigating health problems like epidemics, utilizing public health labs.
- Policy development involves educating and empowering people about public health issues. It also mobilizes community partnerships for health efforts including testing and follow-up programs. This function develops evidence-based recommendations.
- Assurance aims to ensure access to and quality of health services, ensuring public interests are protected. Activities include enforcing laws, connecting individuals to needed health services, providing a qualified workforce, and evaluating effectiveness, accessibility and quality of care.
Public Health Structure & Authority
- Public health authority is often delegated from the state to local health departments.
- The local health departments may function as a branch office of the state agency, with limited independent funding and authority.
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Test your knowledge on the core functions of public health, including assessment, policy development, and assurance. This quiz covers key aspects like health monitoring, community mobilization, and ensuring access to health services. Challenge yourself and learn more about how public health aims to improve population health.
