PUBH 6012 Exam 1 || Error-free Answers 100%.
population health correct answers health outcomes of a group of individuals, including the
distribution of such outcomes within the group; often geographic populations such as nations or
communities, but can also be other groups such as employees, ethnic groups, disabled persons,
prisoners, or any other defined group
20% correct answers percentage that clinical care contributes to length and quality of life
public health correct answers encompasses population health, but often is limited to the role of a
government entity in addressing health and health-related needs
assessment, policy development, and assurance correct answers three core functions of public
health
assessment correct answers understanding what is happening in a population; identifies health
problems
policy development correct answers having programs in place to address problems discovered in
assessment; devises policies and programs to address health problems
assurance correct answers giving access and care to people; reassessing the health status and
leading to further development and application of policies
equity correct answers at the center of the three core functions of public health
purpose of public health correct answers prevent epidemics and spread of disease, protect against
environmental hazards, prevent injuries, promote and encourage healthy behaviors, respond to
disasters and assist communities in recovery, assure the quality and accessibility of services
,40% correct answers percentage that social services contributes to length and quality of life
health in all policies (HiAP) correct answers approach that describes how other sectors should
analyze the health impact of any actions or new programs they are considering
coexistence correct answers most informal intersectoral relationship; characterized by self
reliance
communication correct answers intersectoral relationship characterized by shared information,
no suprises
cooperation correct answers intersectoral relationship characterized by shared resources, not
getting in the way and helping where possible
coordination correct answers intersectoral relationship characterized by actively aligning
activities, shared work
collaboration correct answers most formal intersectoral relationship; characterized by actively
ensuring goal achievement and shared responsibility
assessment correct answers core function that these services fall under: assess and monitor
population health; investigate, diagnose, and address health hazards and root causes
policy development correct answers core function that these services fall under: communicate
effectively to inform and educate; strengthen, support, and mobilize communities and
partnerships; create, champion, and implement policies, plans, and laws; utilize legal and
regulatory actions
assurance correct answers core function that these services fall under: build and maintain a
strong organizational infrastructure for public health; improve and innovate through evaluation,
, research, and quality improvement; build a diverse and skilled workforce; enable equitable
access
foundational areas correct answers communicable disease control; chronic disease and injury
prevention; environmental public health; maternal, child, and family health; access to and
linkage with clinical care
foundational capabilities correct answers building blocks for a comprehensive system
$32 correct answers dollars per capita of the total cost of foundational capabilities needed
$19 correct answers dollars per capita of the total cost of foundational capabilities reflecting
current spending
Public Health Infrastructure Fund correct answers expected to close the $4.5 billion gap in
foundational capacities needed; distributes these funds to state and local health departments
State Health Improvement Plan correct answers assesses gaps in foundational capabilities and
ties state and local health departments capabilities to accreditation; mandatory funding
foundational public health services (FPHS) correct answers assessment, all hazards
preparedness/response, policy development/support, communications, community partnership
development, organizational competencies
half correct answers proportion of the country served by a health department able to meet the
FPHS
half correct answers proportion of funding coming from federal governments to health
departments
population health correct answers health outcomes of a group of individuals, including the
distribution of such outcomes within the group; often geographic populations such as nations or
communities, but can also be other groups such as employees, ethnic groups, disabled persons,
prisoners, or any other defined group
20% correct answers percentage that clinical care contributes to length and quality of life
public health correct answers encompasses population health, but often is limited to the role of a
government entity in addressing health and health-related needs
assessment, policy development, and assurance correct answers three core functions of public
health
assessment correct answers understanding what is happening in a population; identifies health
problems
policy development correct answers having programs in place to address problems discovered in
assessment; devises policies and programs to address health problems
assurance correct answers giving access and care to people; reassessing the health status and
leading to further development and application of policies
equity correct answers at the center of the three core functions of public health
purpose of public health correct answers prevent epidemics and spread of disease, protect against
environmental hazards, prevent injuries, promote and encourage healthy behaviors, respond to
disasters and assist communities in recovery, assure the quality and accessibility of services
,40% correct answers percentage that social services contributes to length and quality of life
health in all policies (HiAP) correct answers approach that describes how other sectors should
analyze the health impact of any actions or new programs they are considering
coexistence correct answers most informal intersectoral relationship; characterized by self
reliance
communication correct answers intersectoral relationship characterized by shared information,
no suprises
cooperation correct answers intersectoral relationship characterized by shared resources, not
getting in the way and helping where possible
coordination correct answers intersectoral relationship characterized by actively aligning
activities, shared work
collaboration correct answers most formal intersectoral relationship; characterized by actively
ensuring goal achievement and shared responsibility
assessment correct answers core function that these services fall under: assess and monitor
population health; investigate, diagnose, and address health hazards and root causes
policy development correct answers core function that these services fall under: communicate
effectively to inform and educate; strengthen, support, and mobilize communities and
partnerships; create, champion, and implement policies, plans, and laws; utilize legal and
regulatory actions
assurance correct answers core function that these services fall under: build and maintain a
strong organizational infrastructure for public health; improve and innovate through evaluation,
, research, and quality improvement; build a diverse and skilled workforce; enable equitable
access
foundational areas correct answers communicable disease control; chronic disease and injury
prevention; environmental public health; maternal, child, and family health; access to and
linkage with clinical care
foundational capabilities correct answers building blocks for a comprehensive system
$32 correct answers dollars per capita of the total cost of foundational capabilities needed
$19 correct answers dollars per capita of the total cost of foundational capabilities reflecting
current spending
Public Health Infrastructure Fund correct answers expected to close the $4.5 billion gap in
foundational capacities needed; distributes these funds to state and local health departments
State Health Improvement Plan correct answers assesses gaps in foundational capabilities and
ties state and local health departments capabilities to accreditation; mandatory funding
foundational public health services (FPHS) correct answers assessment, all hazards
preparedness/response, policy development/support, communications, community partnership
development, organizational competencies
half correct answers proportion of the country served by a health department able to meet the
FPHS
half correct answers proportion of funding coming from federal governments to health
departments
