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Which of the following is a subset of public health that focuses on improving the health outcomes and well-being of a specific group of people or community within the public at large?

Global health

Health impact in 5 years (HI-5) initiative

Interprofessional collaborative practice

Population health (correct)

Which of the following is a goal of the Health Impact in 5 Years (HI-5) initiative?

Promote global health policies

Highlight non-clinical, community-wide approaches with positive health impacts (correct)

Highlight clinical approaches to healthcare

Promote individual health behaviors

Which of the following is a characteristic of global health?

Recognizes the interconnectedness of the world (correct)

Focuses only on individual health

Primarily influenced by individual behaviors

Exclusively deals with infectious diseases

According to the text, which of the following is a major cause of death?

Cardiovascular disease Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following is a neglected basic service?

Access to safe drinking water and sanitation Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following is true about NGOs?

They can act more swiftly and exert pressure on formal agencies and governments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the public health system?

Private industries Signup and view all the answers

What are the usual functions of a typical public health department?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is an example activity for the essential public health service of diagnosing and investigating health problems?

Investigate infections and disease outbreaks Signup and view all the answers

Which essential public health service involves informing, educating, and empowering people about health issues?

Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues Signup and view all the answers

What is an example activity for the essential public health service of mobilizing community partnerships?

Partner with private sector, civic groups, and NGOs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Essential Public Health Services?

To align with the three core functions of public health Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a usual function of a typical public health department/district?

Analyzing the effects of healthcare infrastructure on population health Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between public health and population health?

Public health focuses on the health of a specific population, while population health focuses on the health of individuals Signup and view all the answers

What are the 10 essential public health services according to the CDC?

Assuring quality and accessibility of health services, analyzing the effects of healthcare infrastructure on population health, and addressing social determinants of health Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Global Health?

The science of protecting and improving the health of populations Signup and view all the answers

What are the top ten causes of global death?

Infectious diseases, cancer, and heart disease Signup and view all the answers

What role do nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) play in influencing global health?

NGOs advocate for policy changes to improve global health Signup and view all the answers

What are the external factors that influence global health?

Poverty, discrimination, and social determinants of health Signup and view all the answers

Which four diseases account for about 70% of global mortality?

Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, Chronic respiratory disease, & Diabetes Signup and view all the answers

What does the clinical approach to neurologic diseases entail?

Screening, detection, treatment, and palliative care Signup and view all the answers

What are the top global health security risks?

Emergence and spread of new infectious diseases, Globalization of travel and trade, Drug-resistant pathogens, and Accidental release of dangerous pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What are the four core areas in which CDC strengthens capabilities to fight global health security risks?

Surveillance systems, Laboratory networks, Workforce development, and Emergency management systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely and devastating challenge to health security?

An outbreak of infection with highly pathogenic airborne agent that could rapidly develop into a pandemic Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of Universal Healthcare?

To ensure access to affordable and quality healthcare for all individuals Signup and view all the answers

What external factors continue to influence global health?

Conflict and terrorism, Population displacement, Refugee crises, Migration Signup and view all the answers

What is the burden of disease while people are alive called?

Noncommunicable Disease Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the global population will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives?

One in four Signup and view all the answers