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What was significant about the period described as the PANDEMIC ERA?
What was significant about the period described as the PANDEMIC ERA?
Which pandemic occurred first in the sequence provided?
Which pandemic occurred first in the sequence provided?
What analogy is used to describe non-communicable diseases (NCDs)?
What analogy is used to describe non-communicable diseases (NCDs)?
Which of the following pandemics occurred in the 2000s?
Which of the following pandemics occurred in the 2000s?
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What is the timeframe for the COVID-19 pandemic as mentioned?
What is the timeframe for the COVID-19 pandemic as mentioned?
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What is a primary focus of public health?
What is a primary focus of public health?
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Which of the following can be considered a social determinant of health?
Which of the following can be considered a social determinant of health?
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What role does interdisciplinary collaboration play in public health?
What role does interdisciplinary collaboration play in public health?
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Which of these is an example of a non-biological factor affecting health?
Which of these is an example of a non-biological factor affecting health?
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What is 'Universal Health Coverage' primarily aimed at achieving?
What is 'Universal Health Coverage' primarily aimed at achieving?
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Which health condition is associated with hypertension?
Which health condition is associated with hypertension?
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In public health, what is the significance of understanding epidemiological features of diseases?
In public health, what is the significance of understanding epidemiological features of diseases?
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How does healthcare financing impact health service delivery?
How does healthcare financing impact health service delivery?
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What is a critical factor in the equation that represents the relationship between energy intake and output?
What is a critical factor in the equation that represents the relationship between energy intake and output?
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Which factor, according to the content, is not identified as contributing to obesity?
Which factor, according to the content, is not identified as contributing to obesity?
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What was the projected number of diabetics in Singapore by 2050 if the obesity plateau is maintained?
What was the projected number of diabetics in Singapore by 2050 if the obesity plateau is maintained?
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What does the content imply about the effectiveness of current health measures against obesity?
What does the content imply about the effectiveness of current health measures against obesity?
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Which of the following approaches is suggested as necessary to improve health outcomes related to obesity?
Which of the following approaches is suggested as necessary to improve health outcomes related to obesity?
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What trend was observed during the 2013-2017 period with regard to obesity prevalence in Singapore?
What trend was observed during the 2013-2017 period with regard to obesity prevalence in Singapore?
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Which of the following is a major determinant in the context of energy balance affecting obesity?
Which of the following is a major determinant in the context of energy balance affecting obesity?
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What aspect does the content suggest is lacking in the health promotion measures against obesity?
What aspect does the content suggest is lacking in the health promotion measures against obesity?
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What is the primary focus of Public Health as mentioned?
What is the primary focus of Public Health as mentioned?
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Which approach is highlighted as essential for effective Public Health?
Which approach is highlighted as essential for effective Public Health?
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What shift in values is suggested for the next generation?
What shift in values is suggested for the next generation?
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What traditional value is often viewed as conflicting with health?
What traditional value is often viewed as conflicting with health?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component in changing behavior?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component in changing behavior?
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What does the 'Pursuit of wealth' often lead to according to the content?
What does the 'Pursuit of wealth' often lead to according to the content?
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What effect do 'Nudges' have in the context of behavior change?
What effect do 'Nudges' have in the context of behavior change?
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What is the connection between resilience and health as suggested?
What is the connection between resilience and health as suggested?
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What is the age-standardized prevalence of obesity (BMI >= 30 kg/m2) in Singapore for males in 2010?
What is the age-standardized prevalence of obesity (BMI >= 30 kg/m2) in Singapore for males in 2010?
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Which age group had the highest prevalence of obesity in Singapore in 2010?
Which age group had the highest prevalence of obesity in Singapore in 2010?
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What was the projected number of diabetics in Singapore for the year 2050 due to aging and obesity?
What was the projected number of diabetics in Singapore for the year 2050 due to aging and obesity?
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What percentage of the population aged 50-59 was classified as obese in Singapore in 1998?
What percentage of the population aged 50-59 was classified as obese in Singapore in 1998?
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Which of the following statements about diabetes complications is accurate?
Which of the following statements about diabetes complications is accurate?
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What aspect of human health is questioned regarding microbiomes in the context of obesity?
What aspect of human health is questioned regarding microbiomes in the context of obesity?
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How did the prevalence of obesity among females aged 60-69 change from 1992 to 2010?
How did the prevalence of obesity among females aged 60-69 change from 1992 to 2010?
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Which year reported the highest male obesity prevalence in the age group 40-49?
Which year reported the highest male obesity prevalence in the age group 40-49?
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Which of the following trends is true regarding the obesity prevalence in Singapore from 1992 to 2010?
Which of the following trends is true regarding the obesity prevalence in Singapore from 1992 to 2010?
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What is the correct prevalence percentage of obesity in the age group 50-59 for females in 2010?
What is the correct prevalence percentage of obesity in the age group 50-59 for females in 2010?
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Which of the following statements about obesity trends by gender is accurate for the years reported?
Which of the following statements about obesity trends by gender is accurate for the years reported?
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By how much did the prevalence of obesity in ages 20-29 change from 1992 to 2010 for males?
By how much did the prevalence of obesity in ages 20-29 change from 1992 to 2010 for males?
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What percentage of the total population in Singapore is projected to be diabetic by 2050?
What percentage of the total population in Singapore is projected to be diabetic by 2050?
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Study Notes
Public Health Issues & Key Issues
- Public health issues include One Health, refugees health, universal health coverage, climate change and health, social determinants of health, health promotion, healthcare financing, health systems reform, healthcare management, primary healthcare, international health regulations, and healthcare manpower.
- Public health focuses on the population and prevention rather than patients and treatment.
- Public Health deals with the prevention and management of epidemics (infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases).
- Public Health takes a multi-sectoral and multidisciplinary approach to address a health problem.
COVID-19 & Pandemic Era
- We are in a pandemic era.
- COVID-19 is not just a pandemic event.
- The text highlights a timeline of influenza-like pandemics from 1900 to 2023, including the Spanish Flu (1918-20), Asian Flu (1957-9), HK Flu (1968-70), SARS (2002-3), H1N1 (2009-10), MERS (2015-), and COVID-19 (2019-2023).
NCDs & Obesity in Singapore
- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are referred to as "slow burns" but are "BIG FIRES" in terms of health impact.
- Singapore's obesity prevalence has steadily increased between 1992 and 2010.
- Overall obesity prevalence in 2010 was 19.9%, with females having a higher prevalence than males.
- The obesity trend by age groups shows a significant increase in prevalence as age increases, particularly for males.
- The number of diabetics in Singapore is projected to reach 1,000,000 by 2050, driven by aging and obesity, indicating a future health challenge.
Tackling Obesities: Paradigm Shift & Deep Change
- The need for deep-seated internal conviction about healthy living is emphasized due to the plateau in obesity prevalence between 2013 and 2017.
- A paradigm shift is needed towards a deep change in health behavior, moving from traditional knowledge-focused approaches to a more digital and behavior-driven approach.
- The need to value health as much as wealth is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of building habits and skills for both wealth creation and health maintenance.
- The text suggests a progression from "Developing habits and skills to create wealth and health," to "Creating wealth and resilience in wealth and health," and finally to "Enjoying resilience in wealth and health."
- The need to prioritize health in daily life is emphasized, moving away from a culture focused solely on wealth creation.
Summary
- Public health focuses on the population and prevention rather than on patients and treatment.
- Public health deals with the prevention and management of epidemics (infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases).
- Public health takes a multi-sectoral and multidisciplinary approach to address a health problem.
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This quiz explores key public health issues, including One Health, universal health coverage, and social determinants of health. It also examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and provides a historical timeline of significant influenza-like pandemics from 1900 to 2023. Test your knowledge on these pertinent topics in public health!
