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What is the primary purpose of public health surveillance?
What is the primary purpose of public health surveillance?
- To collect health information electronically
- To determine disease origins
- To monitor public health situations (correct)
- To perform disease diagnosis tests
Which core science is primarily focused on how diseases spread and methods for prevention?
Which core science is primarily focused on how diseases spread and methods for prevention?
- Prevention Effectiveness
- Epidemiology (correct)
- Public Health Laboratories
- Public Health Informatics
In the context of essential public health services, which service falls under Assurance?
In the context of essential public health services, which service falls under Assurance?
- Evaluate (correct)
- Develop Policies
- Monitor Health
- Mobilize Community Partnership
What role does Prevention Effectiveness play in public health?
What role does Prevention Effectiveness play in public health?
Which essential public health service focuses on community involvement?
Which essential public health service focuses on community involvement?
Flashcards
Public Health Surveillance
Public Health Surveillance
Monitoring public health situations using scientific methods.
Epidemiology
Epidemiology
Studying disease spread and prevention in populations.
Essential Public Health Services
Essential Public Health Services
Core functions for protecting public health, including monitoring, diagnosing, educating, mobilizing communities, creating policies, and ensuring workforce competency, amongst others.
Public Health Assurance
Public Health Assurance
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Public Health Assessment
Public Health Assessment
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Study Notes
Public Health Approach
- Practitioners use scientific methods
- Methods originate from core sciences
Core Sciences
- Public Health Surveillance: Monitors public health situations
- Epidemiology: Determines disease origins, transmission, and prevention strategies
- Public Health Laboratories: Conduct tests, diagnoses, research, and training
- Public Health Informatics: Collects, compiles, and presents health information
- Prevention Effectiveness: Provides economic info for policy decisions
Essential Public Health Services
- Monitor Health: Track overall health status
- Diagnose and Investigate: Identify health problems and causes
- Inform, Educate, Empower: Provide info and support to communities
- Mobilize Community Partnership: Collaborate with communities
- Develop Policies: Create health guidelines
- Enforce Laws: Implement health policies
- Link to/Provide Care: Connect individuals to health services
- Assure a Competent Workforce: Ensure qualified health professionals
- Evaluate: Assess effectiveness of services
- Research: Advance knowledge and treatments
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