Public Health PMP505 Lecture 1

<p>The whole population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identifying disease early for prompt intervention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prevent disease and promote health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Control and monitoring of diseases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Age (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps in preventing diseases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It involves monitoring and controlling diseases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vaccination and hand hygiene (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ensures access to quality healthcare services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Modifiable and non-modifiable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pharmacy-focused and equity-driven public health (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Discuss healthcare policies in pharmacy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The science of preventing disease and promoting health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organizing community health efforts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mobile phones must remain silent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1978 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Applications of public health in practice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Students will not be allowed entry after 10 minutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smoking tobacco (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equity addresses the unique needs of individuals in different situations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify and address the health needs of a specific population. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ignoring current health trends (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He established the connection between water quality and disease. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental health (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Effective health needs assessment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surveillance tracks the effectiveness of health services and identifies issues. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify and monitor health problems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Comparative analysis of health trends (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding disease risk factors and origins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improved decision-making processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A worldwide outbreak of a disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Epidemiology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Market Analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To monitor health trends (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Education and research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antimicrobial resistance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Health promotion and communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts of society, organizations, and individuals.

To improve the health of the population and communities, by preventing diseases and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Factors influencing a person's health, positively or negatively.

Essential tasks and services in public health to protect and promote health, such as disease surveillance; public health education.These functions are usually carried out by public health organisations.

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Examples include socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, education level, environment, and lifestyle choices.

The essential tasks within public health systems to prevent disease and promote health.

A focus on preventing health problems across the population and finding ways to promote well-being.

Actions taken to prevent a disease from ever occurring. This involves reducing exposure to risk factors and focusing on the whole population or high-risk groups.

Actions focused on detecting a disease at an early stage and intervening to reduce its impact. It's like catching a disease early to limit its harm.

Actions aimed at reducing or mitigating long-term complications of a disease and maximizing functioning after it's been diagnosed.

Preventing the development of the risk factors themselves. This involves addressing factors that contribute to an overall unhealthy environment.

The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts of society.

Health factors a person can change.

Health factors a person cannot change.

Strategies to prevent disease at different stages.

Actions to avoid disease.

Actions to manage and limit disease spread.

Strategies to improve health overall.

Washing hands with soap and water or using hand sanitizer to remove germs and prevent infections.

Injecting a weakened or inactive form of a virus or bacteria to stimulate the immune system and protect against diseases.

Equality means providing everyone with the same opportunities and resources, while equity focuses on providing fair and individualized support based on needs.

Identifying the healthcare needs of a specific population to prevent disparities and improve overall health.

Public health provides three types of services:

1. Providing treatment for known patients.
2. Screening to detect unknown patients.
3. Ensuring services are delivered equitably to everyone.

What a population truly needs to stay healthy and thrive.

A comprehensive strategy to prevent disease and promote health by identifying causes, targeting interventions, and evaluating effectiveness.

Addressing factors impacting health through the environment, such as air pollution, clean water access, and safe working conditions.

A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a specific area.

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

A disease that is constantly present in a particular population or geographic area.

An epidemic that spreads over a large area, often worldwide.

An epidemic is a disease outbreak in a specific area, while a pandemic is a widespread epidemic affecting multiple countries or continents.

John Snow, a British physician, established the foundation of epidemiology through his cholera investigations in London.

A visual representation where points are plotted on a map to show the location of events or cases. In public health, it's often used to illustrate the geographic distribution of diseases.

In the public health approach, the 'problem' refers to the health issue that needs attention. It could be a disease, a risk factor, or a health disparity.

The 'response' in the public health approach involves actions taken to address the identified problem, including interventions, policies, or programs.

The core functions of public health involve three crucial activities: Assessment, Policy Development, and Assurance. These functions aim to protect and improve the health of populations.

Assessment involves systematically collecting, analyzing, and making available information on community health. It's about understanding the health of the population.

Policy Development promotes the use of scientific knowledge in crafting policies and decisions related to public health. It's about making informed choices.

Assurance involves ensuring that essential public health services are provided to those who need them. It's about making sure people have access to healthcare.