10 Questions
What is the fundamental right of every human being according to the World Health Organization?
The enjoyment of the highest standard of health
According to the World Health Organization, health of an individual is defined as:
The state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
How does Public Health measure the health of people?
Through subjective measures, physical measures, and biochemical parameters
What did Winslow define as the science and art of preventing disease and prolonging life?
Efforts for sanitation of the environment
In ancient Greece, what was believed to be the direct cause of all disease?
Imbalance of bodily humours
What were the major focus areas of public health efforts in Ancient India?
Sanitation and personal hygiene
What is the classic definition of public health as a science?
Basic and applied science
According to the more modern view, what does public health as a discipline encompass?
Basic and applied science, education, social sciences, economics, and management
Who is described as 'a seminal figure in public health' in the text?
C-E.A.Winslow
What are the primary measures for control of communicable diseases according to the old view of public health?
Sanitation and vaccination
Test your knowledge of the concepts and definitions related to individual's health, public health, science of social medicine, and the history of public health. Explore the learning outcomes from Lecture 1 by Dr. Kenesh Dzhusupov at the International School of Medicine.
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