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What is one of the primary goals of public health?
What is one of the primary goals of public health?
- Increase health disparities among populations
- Reinforce dependent healthcare systems
- Maximize health of populations (correct)
- Reduce funding for local health departments
Which of the following is NOT a core function of public health?
Which of the following is NOT a core function of public health?
- Assessment
- Assurance
- Policy Development
- Education of government officials (correct)
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?
- A model where authority is delegated from the state to the local health department (correct)
- A system that requires certain health services to be privatized
- A model where local health departments operate without any state oversight
- A model for federal control over state health programs
Which activity falls under the Assessment core function of public health?
Which activity falls under the Assessment core function of public health?
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?
Flashcards
What are the three core functions of public health?
What are the three core functions of public health?
The three core functions of public health: assessing health status, developing policies to address health issues, and ensuring access to services.
What is the home rule model?
What is the home rule model?
A model where local health departments have significant autonomy and are delegated authority from the state.
What is the branch office model?
What is the branch office model?
A model where local health departments operate as branches of the state agency, with limited authority and funding.
What are the goals of public health?
What are the goals of public health?
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Who is responsible for public health in the US?
Who is responsible for public health in the US?
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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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