Public Health, Community Health, and Epidemiology: Definitions of Health, Core Functions of Governmental Public Health, Essential Public Health Services, Prevention Strategies (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary), Upstream and Downstream Interventions, Microsco

Public Health, Community Health, and Epidemiology: Definitions of Health, Core Functions of Governmental Public Health, Essential Public Health Services, Prevention Strategies (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary), Upstream and Downstream Interventions, Microscopic and Macroscopic Theories, Evidence-Based Medicine and Public Health Practices, Community Health Needs Assessments, Epidemiology Metrics and Methods, Healthy People 2030 Goals and Leading Health Indicators, Key Public Health Organizations and Agencies, and Practical Pharmacy and Nursing Interventions for Improving Population Health Outcomes Exam Questions Verified and Provided with A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 Simple definition of health The absence of disease WHO definition of health a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity What is public health The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health and efficiency through organized community effort What are three core functions of governmental public health? Be able to align examples with the function and/or be able to provide examples if given a function. Assessment Policy Development Quality Assurance What are essential public health services? Be able to align examples with the services and/or be able to provide examples if given a service. Assessment (2) i. Assess and monitor population health ii. Investigate, diagnose and address health hazards and root causes Policy Development (4) i. Communicate effectively to inform and educate ii. Strengthen, support and mobilize communities and partnerships iii. Create, champion and implement policies, plans and laws iv. Utilize legal and regulatory actions Quality Assurance (4) i. Enable equitable access ii. Build a diverse and skilled workforce iii. Improve and innovate through evaluation, research and quality improvement iv. Build and maintain a strong organizational infrastructure for public health WHO World Health Organization Gavi Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization FIP International Pharmaceutical Federation HHS Department of Health and Human Services AHRQ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality CDC Center for Disease Control FDA Food and Drug Administration HRSA Health Resources and Services Administration IHS Indian Health Service NIH National Institutes of Health SAMHSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration APHA American Public Health Association 4 Main Categories of Evidence i. Evidence-Based - Peer Review + Systematic Review ii. Effective - Peer Review iii. Promising - Written evaluation without peer review iv. Emerging - Ongoing work Evidence Based Medicine The conscientious and judicious use of best evidence in making decisions about the care of ind