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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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