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Which of the following is NOT a part of the basic surveillance system in Spain's RENAVE network?

  • Notification of outbreaks and epidemics
  • Monthly reporting of endemic diseases (correct)
  • Microbiological information system
  • System of notifiable diseases

    • What is the purpose of the weekly numerical reporting in the system of notifiable diseases?

  • To identify cases of disease at an early stage (correct)
  • To analyze health records for signs of disease
  • To detect epidemic outbreaks
  • To monitor antibiotic resistance

    • When is a disease considered ENDEMIC according to the text?

  • When frequency exceeds the usual
  • When unknown disease outbreak occurs
  • When there is a common source of infection (correct)
  • When cases are more severe than usual

    • What does the acronym 'b.e.d.' stand for in the context of epidemiological surveillance?

    <p>Basic Epidemiological Data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Microbiological Information System in each Autonomous Community?

    <p>To detect epidemic outbreaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Epidemiological surveillance involve according to the text?

    <p>Collection, analysis, dissemination, and interpretation of health data necessary for planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Public Health involve based on the assets model?

    <p>Enhancing the skills and resources of disadvantaged people and neighborhoods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should health policies be directed towards according to the text?

    <p>Enhancing salutogenic skills and resources exclusively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Epidemiological surveillance involve according to the text?

    <p>Collection, analysis, dissemination, and interpretation of health data necessary for planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Research involve in an event of epidemic, endemic or outbreak according to the text?

    <p>Carrying out systematic collection and analysis of necessary health data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of public health?

    <p>Preventing disease, promoting health and well-being, and prolonging life through the organized efforts of society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of public health?

    <p>Multi-institutional, multisectorial, multiprofessional, multidisciplinary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the functions of public health?

    <p>Surveillance and assessment of health status of the population, search for effective policies, health promotion, disease prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is epidemiological surveillance?

    <p>The systematic monitoring and analysis of the distribution and determinants of health events in a population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the objectives of epidemiological surveillance?

    <p>Early detection of health problems, immediate response to public health emergencies, ongoing assessment and monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the asset model in public health?

    <p>An approach that focuses on identifying and building upon the strengths and resources within a community to promote health and well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the elements of epidemiological surveillance?

    <p>Data collection, analysis, interpretation, dissemination to those responsible for prevention and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the objectives of public health according to Lesson 3?

    <p>Preventing disease, promoting health and well-being and prolonging life through organized efforts of society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are types of Health Information systems according to Lesson 3?

    <p>Primary care information systems; Hospital information systems; Public health information systems; Integrated information systems; Health information exchanges; Clinical research information systems; Consumer health information systems; Remote patient monitoring systems; Personal health record systems; Mobile Health Applications (Apps)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one function of Public Health according to Lesson 3 related to the Tobacco problem?

    <p>Surveillance and assessment of health status of the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Asset Model in Public Health primarily focused on?

    <p>Self-esteem, capacity, ability, and talent as health assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is used for identifying health topics and determinants within a community?

    <p>Community diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Salutogenesis aim to explain?

    <p>Why some individuals cope better with stressors and remain healthy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Health Information Systems primarily used for?

    <p>Collecting, storing, processing, and analyzing health-related data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Health Indicators measure?

    <p>Health or health-related events in a specific population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspects of the Spanish National Health System do key indicators monitor?

    <p>Structure, utilization, accessibility, and quality of the health system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Epidemiological Surveillance primarily focused on?

    <p>Continuous observation and evaluation to monitor disease occurrence and implement prevention measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the various types of Epidemiological Surveillance?

    <p>Passive, active, and sentinel surveillance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Community Health?

    <p>Diagnosing and understanding the health status and determinants of a specific community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Public Health primarily focus on?

    <p>The health status of a community and actions to promote, protect, and preserve it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Public Health refers to the health status of a community and actions to promote, protect, and preserve it. (McKenzie et al., 2005)
    • Community Health is about diagnosing and understanding the health status and determinants of a specific community. (WHO)
    • The Asset Model in Public Health focuses on self-esteem, capacity, ability, and talent as health assets. (Hernan N. Morgan)
    • Community diagnosis is a process for identifying health topics and determinants within a community. (WHO)
    • Salutogenesis is a concept that explains why some individuals cope better with stressors and remain healthy. (Antonovsky)
    • Health Information Systems are used to collect, store, process, and analyze health-related data. (WHO)
    • Health Information Systems have multiple functions such as data collection, validation, storage, and presentation. (WHO)
    • Health indicators are measures of health or health-related events in a specific population. (WHO)
    • The Spanish National Health System uses key indicators to monitor the structure, utilization, accessibility, and quality of the health system. (MSSSI.es)
    • Epidemiological Surveillance is a continuous process of observation and evaluation to monitor disease occurrence and implement prevention measures. (WHO)
    • Epidemiological Surveillance has various types such as passive, active, and sentinel surveillance. (WHO)

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    Test your knowledge on public health information systems, biostatistics, and epidemiological surveillance with this quiz. Explore definitions, functions, and characteristics of health information systems and their role in supporting public health.

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