26 Questions
What is the primary focus of public health?
Populations
What is the main goal of 'new' public health?
Addressing the social determinants of health through policy
Which level of government is responsible for organizing public health efforts?
All federal, state, and local government
What is the ultimate goal of public health, according to the WHO definition?
Prolonging life and promoting health
What is the primary difference between 'old' and 'new' public health?
Approach to addressing social determinants of health
What is the role of non-government organizations (NGOs) in public health?
Working in partnership with government to promote health
What is the main focus of ecological public health?
Relationship between health of the planet and populations
What is the primary goal of public health according to the 3 P's framework?
Protection of community health
What is primary prevention in the context of public health?
Preventing disease from occurring
Why is it important for public health to be global?
To prevent the spread of infectious diseases
What is a key factor influencing violence against women, according to an ecological framework?
All of the above
What is a critical step in the public health process?
Identifying a health problem
What is the focus of tertiary prevention?
Improving quality of life for those with a health condition
What is a key purpose of public health promotion?
Addressing inequality and determinants of health
What is a consequence of increased international travel?
Increased risk of global pandemics
What is a key principle of ecological public health?
Recognition of reciprocal relationships between health and environment
What is the primary focus of population health as a sub-discipline of public health?
Addressing health inequities between groups of individuals
What is the term coined by Geoffrey Rose in 1985?
Prevention Paradox
What is the primary goal of epidemiology in public health?
To describe and understand the significance and impact of public health problems
What does the term 'health-related events' refer to in epidemiology?
The occurrence of a disease, its causes, risk factors, and protective factors
What is one of the essential Public Health Operations (EPHO) to adapt and work on?
Monitoring and response to health hazards and emergencies
What is the focus of health promotion in public health?
Action to address social determinants and health inequity
What is the primary goal of disease prevention in public health?
Early detection of illness
What is one of the categories of the 10 essential Public Health Operations (EPHO)?
Information, service delivery, and enables
What is the focus of ecological public health?
Achieving healthy and equitable societies
What is the purpose of epidemiology in public health?
To target prevention efforts to improve the health of populations
Learn about the art and science of public health, including essential services, and how it improves population health outcomes through organized efforts. Discover how public health aims to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote health through systems, policies, and programs.
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