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What is the main focus of public health?
What is the main focus of public health?
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?
What does the concept of health take into account?
What does the concept of health take into account?
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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Study Notes
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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Description
Test your knowledge of public health and its impact on populations with this quiz. Explore the determinants of health and the various threats faced by communities, organizations, and individuals. From understanding disease prevention to promoting overall well-being, this quiz will challenge your understanding of public health principles.
