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According to the WHO Constitution, what is the definition of health?
According to the WHO Constitution, what is the definition of health?
- A state of physical well-being only
- A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being (correct)
- The absence of disease or infirmity
- The presence of disease or infirmity
What is the primary focus of public health?
What is the primary focus of public health?
- Treating diseases through medical care
- Conducting medical research
- Providing healthcare services
- Preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health (correct)
What is the main contributor to the increase in life expectancy of Americans over the 20th century?
What is the main contributor to the increase in life expectancy of Americans over the 20th century?
- Advances in medical care
- Increased physical activity
- Public health initiatives (correct)
- Improvements in nutrition
How many years of increased life expectancy can be attributed to the work of the medical care system?
How many years of increased life expectancy can be attributed to the work of the medical care system?
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What is the approximate increase in life expectancy of Americans over the 20th century?
What is the approximate increase in life expectancy of Americans over the 20th century?
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Study Notes
Health Definition
- Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease or infirmity, as defined by the WHO Constitution.
Public Health Definition
- Public health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized community effort.
Importance of Public Health
- Life expectancy of Americans has increased from 45 to 75 years over the course of the 20th century.
- Only 5 of the 30 additional years can be attributed to the work of the medical care system.
- The majority of the gain in life expectancy can be attributed to public health initiatives, highlighting the significant impact of public health on improving health outcomes.
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Learn about the definition of health and public health, and why public health is crucial. Public health plays a vital role in preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health.
