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What is the main focus of public health?
What is the main focus of public health?
- Developing new medications
- Conducting medical research
- Preventing disease and promoting health (correct)
- Treating diseases
Which of the following is NOT a relevant sub-field of public health?
Which of the following is NOT a relevant sub-field of public health?
- Environmental health
- Health economics
- Behavioral health
- Disease treatment (correct)
What does the concept of health take into account?
What does the concept of health take into account?
- Psychological well-being only
- Physical well-being only
- Social well-being only
- Physical, psychological, and social well-being (correct)
Which fields are relevant to public health as mentioned in the text?
Which fields are relevant to public health as mentioned in the text?
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What is the basis for public health according to the text?
What is the basis for public health according to the text?
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Public Health Overview
- The main focus of public health is the prevention of disease and promotion of health at the population level.
Sub-fields of Public Health
- Relevant sub-fields of public health include epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy and management, and behavioral sciences and health education.
- NOT a relevant sub-field of public health: microbiology.
Concept of Health
- The concept of health takes into account the physical, mental, and social well-being of individuals and populations.
Relevant Fields to Public Health
- Fields relevant to public health include medicine, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and politics.
Basis of Public Health
- The basis for public health is the social and environmental determinants of health.
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