CHLH 101 Introduction to Public
Health EXAM I Questions Answered
Correctly (Qs) 2026 update
Public Health - CORRECT ANSWERS Public health is the science of protecting and improving
the health of families and communities through promotion of healthy lifestyles, research for disease and
injury prevention and detection and control of infectious diseases (CDC Foundation).
Public Health Services - CORRECT ANSWERS Vaccination
Environmental health (ex: restaurant inspection)
Vector control (ex: rats, mosquitos)
WIC
Infectious disease control
Clinics (ex: primary care, prenatal care, STDs, dental)
Vital stats- birth and death certificates
Policy enforcement (ex: tobacco)
Public awareness campaigns (ex: tobacco, nutrition)
Chronic disease promotion
Emergency preparedness & response
Vital stats- birth and death certificates
Policy enforcement (ex: tobacco)
Public awareness campaigns (ex: tobacco, nutrition)
Chronic disease promotion
Emergency preparedness & response
,Unique Features of Public Health - CORRECT ANSWERS Basis in Social Justice Philosophy
Inherently political
Dynamic, ever-expanding agenda
Link with government
Grounding in the Sciences
Use of prevention as a prime strategy
Uncommon culture and bond (interdisciplinary field)
Ten Public Health Achievements - CORRECT ANSWERS Vaccination
Motor-vehicle safety
Safer workplaces
Control of infectious diseases
Decline in deaths from CHD & stroke
Safer and healthier foods
Healthier mothers and babies
Family planning
Fluoridation of drinking water
Recognition of tobacco use as a health hazard
Health - CORRECT ANSWERS Absence of Disease
, Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well being and not merely the absence of
disease and infirmity." World Health Organization
The blending of physical, emotional, social, intellectual, & spiritual resources as they assist in mastering
the developmental tasks necessary to enjoy a satisfying & productive life
Community - CORRECT ANSWERS is a group of people with common characteristics
Community Health - CORRECT ANSWERS includes both private and public efforts of
individuals, groups, and organizations to promote, protect, and reserve the health of those in the
community.
Public Health - CORRECT ANSWERS what we as a society do collectively to assure the
condition in which people be healthy
Personal Health - CORRECT ANSWERS Individual actions and decision making that affect the
health of an individual or his or her immediate family members of friends. Seldom directly affect the
behavior of others.
Community Health - CORRECT ANSWERS Activities that are aimed at protecting or improving
the health of a population or community.
Factors Affecting Community Health - CORRECT ANSWERS Physical factors
Social and Cultural Factors
Community Organization
Individual Behaviors
Determinants of Population Health - CORRECT ANSWERS Social/Societal Characteristics (2)
Total Ecology (1)
Genes and Biology (5)
Health EXAM I Questions Answered
Correctly (Qs) 2026 update
Public Health - CORRECT ANSWERS Public health is the science of protecting and improving
the health of families and communities through promotion of healthy lifestyles, research for disease and
injury prevention and detection and control of infectious diseases (CDC Foundation).
Public Health Services - CORRECT ANSWERS Vaccination
Environmental health (ex: restaurant inspection)
Vector control (ex: rats, mosquitos)
WIC
Infectious disease control
Clinics (ex: primary care, prenatal care, STDs, dental)
Vital stats- birth and death certificates
Policy enforcement (ex: tobacco)
Public awareness campaigns (ex: tobacco, nutrition)
Chronic disease promotion
Emergency preparedness & response
Vital stats- birth and death certificates
Policy enforcement (ex: tobacco)
Public awareness campaigns (ex: tobacco, nutrition)
Chronic disease promotion
Emergency preparedness & response
,Unique Features of Public Health - CORRECT ANSWERS Basis in Social Justice Philosophy
Inherently political
Dynamic, ever-expanding agenda
Link with government
Grounding in the Sciences
Use of prevention as a prime strategy
Uncommon culture and bond (interdisciplinary field)
Ten Public Health Achievements - CORRECT ANSWERS Vaccination
Motor-vehicle safety
Safer workplaces
Control of infectious diseases
Decline in deaths from CHD & stroke
Safer and healthier foods
Healthier mothers and babies
Family planning
Fluoridation of drinking water
Recognition of tobacco use as a health hazard
Health - CORRECT ANSWERS Absence of Disease
, Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well being and not merely the absence of
disease and infirmity." World Health Organization
The blending of physical, emotional, social, intellectual, & spiritual resources as they assist in mastering
the developmental tasks necessary to enjoy a satisfying & productive life
Community - CORRECT ANSWERS is a group of people with common characteristics
Community Health - CORRECT ANSWERS includes both private and public efforts of
individuals, groups, and organizations to promote, protect, and reserve the health of those in the
community.
Public Health - CORRECT ANSWERS what we as a society do collectively to assure the
condition in which people be healthy
Personal Health - CORRECT ANSWERS Individual actions and decision making that affect the
health of an individual or his or her immediate family members of friends. Seldom directly affect the
behavior of others.
Community Health - CORRECT ANSWERS Activities that are aimed at protecting or improving
the health of a population or community.
Factors Affecting Community Health - CORRECT ANSWERS Physical factors
Social and Cultural Factors
Community Organization
Individual Behaviors
Determinants of Population Health - CORRECT ANSWERS Social/Societal Characteristics (2)
Total Ecology (1)
Genes and Biology (5)
