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How does public health differ from clinical medicine?
How does public health differ from clinical medicine?
- Clinical medicine is concerned with policy-making for health systems, unlike public health.
- Clinical medicine addresses social determinants of health more comprehensively than public health.
- Public health emphasizes prevention at a population level, while clinical medicine focuses on treating diseases in individuals. (correct)
- Public health focuses on individual treatment while clinical medicine focuses on community health.
What is a core goal of public health?
What is a core goal of public health?
- Promoting health equity (correct)
- Developing advanced surgical techniques
- Providing specialized medical care
- Ensuring access to affordable medication
Why are solidarity and shared responsibility important in public health?
Why are solidarity and shared responsibility important in public health?
- They ensure that all medical treatments are equally distributed.
- They focus on promoting individual responsibility for health outcomes.
- They promote social justice and help address health inequities. (correct)
- They prioritize specialized medical care over community interventions.
What is a fundamental difference between public health and clinical medicine in relation to social factors?
What is a fundamental difference between public health and clinical medicine in relation to social factors?
Why is health equity considered a fundamental aspect of public health?
Why is health equity considered a fundamental aspect of public health?
What is the main focus of public health according to the text?
What is the main focus of public health according to the text?
How does public health differ from clinical medicine?
How does public health differ from clinical medicine?
Which one of the following is a core value of public health highlighted in the text?
Which one of the following is a core value of public health highlighted in the text?
How do social factors influence public health outcomes?
How do social factors influence public health outcomes?
Why is collective action important in addressing public health needs?
Why is collective action important in addressing public health needs?
Which ethical principle in public health emphasizes the importance of respecting self-determination and human rights?
Which ethical principle in public health emphasizes the importance of respecting self-determination and human rights?
In public health decision-making, what aspect is evaluated when considering if an action respects civic roles and community values?
In public health decision-making, what aspect is evaluated when considering if an action respects civic roles and community values?
How does public health differ from clinical medicine in terms of focus?
How does public health differ from clinical medicine in terms of focus?
Which factor is essential to the effectiveness of a public health action?
Which factor is essential to the effectiveness of a public health action?
Why is collective action important in public health decision-making?
Why is collective action important in public health decision-making?
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