Public Health

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What is the primary focus of public health?

Healthcare systems

Individuals

Populations (correct)

Medical research

What is the main goal of 'new' public health?

Developing housing and urban planning

Addressing the social determinants of health through policy (correct)

Improving access to clean water and sanitation

Reducing the spread of infectious diseases

Which level of government is responsible for organizing public health efforts?

Only non-government organizations

Only local government

Only federal government

All federal, state, and local government (correct)

What is the ultimate goal of public health, according to the WHO definition?

Prolonging life and promoting health (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between 'old' and 'new' public health?

Approach to addressing social determinants of health (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of non-government organizations (NGOs) in public health?

Working in partnership with government to promote health (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of ecological public health?

Relationship between health of the planet and populations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of public health according to the 3 P's framework?

Protection of community health (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is primary prevention in the context of public health?

Preventing disease from occurring (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for public health to be global?

To prevent the spread of infectious diseases (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor influencing violence against women, according to an ecological framework?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical step in the public health process?

Identifying a health problem (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of tertiary prevention?

Improving quality of life for those with a health condition (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key purpose of public health promotion?

Addressing inequality and determinants of health (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of increased international travel?

Increased risk of global pandemics (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of ecological public health?

Recognition of reciprocal relationships between health and environment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of population health as a sub-discipline of public health?

Addressing health inequities between groups of individuals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term coined by Geoffrey Rose in 1985?

Prevention Paradox (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of epidemiology in public health?

To describe and understand the significance and impact of public health problems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'health-related events' refer to in epidemiology?

The occurrence of a disease, its causes, risk factors, and protective factors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the essential Public Health Operations (EPHO) to adapt and work on?

Monitoring and response to health hazards and emergencies (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of health promotion in public health?

Action to address social determinants and health inequity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of disease prevention in public health?

Early detection of illness (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the categories of the 10 essential Public Health Operations (EPHO)?

Information, service delivery, and enables (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of ecological public health?

Achieving healthy and equitable societies (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of epidemiology in public health?

To target prevention efforts to improve the health of populations (B) Signup and view all the answers