D583 – FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH QUESTIONS 2026/2027 || VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS || HIGH-YIELD PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEW ||
DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, HEALTH EQUITY, EPIDEMIOLOGY & PREVENTION ||
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primary focus of public health
to promote better health
What is the primary role of public health professionals in addressing health
disparities?
to implement community-level interventions
What does the term "determinants of health" mean in the context of public
health?
Social, economic, environmental and behavioral factors influencing health.
What does the term "health disparities" refer to?
Differences in health outcomes among different populations.
What is a main goal of public health professionals in their mission to improve
the health of all people
Preventing epidemics and the spread of disease
Which historical period is often considered the starting point of public health
practices?
The period of ancient Greece
What is a significant contribution of American Indian and Alaska Native
tribes to public health in the United States?
Establishment of the Indian Health Service
Which public health challenge is increasing due to the changing climate?
Infectious diseases.
What distinguishes Healthy People 2030 from its predecessor, Healthy People
2020?
Increased emphasis on social determinants of health.
, How do stakeholders and partners interconnect with the public health
system?
By contributing diverse perspectives, resources and initiatives that collectively
influence the well-being of communities.
What does the overall system of public health in the United States involve?
Collaboration among federal, state, and local levels.
Which public health measure was put in place at the end of the Middle Ages
for the purpose of mitigating the spread of disease?
The establishment of slaughterhouses and the regulation of livestock
possession.
What does the STLT Gateway provide resources for?
National Public Health Initiatives
What is the main purpose of initiatives sponsored by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)?
Address infectious diseases and chronic conditions
What is the focus of primary disease prevention?
Avoiding the onset of diseases or health problems before they occur.
What is a focus of the assurance core function of public health?
Evaluating the quality of programs and services.
Which public health measure was put in place at the end of the Middle Ages
for the purpose of mitigating the spread of disease?
Regulation of food at public markets.
How did germ theory contribute to the field of public health?
It established the foundation for understanding how diseases are transmitted
and controlled.
What does the health belief model primarily address?
Individual perceptions and beliefs.
What is the primary meaning of health equity?
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS || HIGH-YIELD PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEW ||
DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, HEALTH EQUITY, EPIDEMIOLOGY & PREVENTION ||
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE || EXAM-READY TEST BANK || GRADED A+
primary focus of public health
to promote better health
What is the primary role of public health professionals in addressing health
disparities?
to implement community-level interventions
What does the term "determinants of health" mean in the context of public
health?
Social, economic, environmental and behavioral factors influencing health.
What does the term "health disparities" refer to?
Differences in health outcomes among different populations.
What is a main goal of public health professionals in their mission to improve
the health of all people
Preventing epidemics and the spread of disease
Which historical period is often considered the starting point of public health
practices?
The period of ancient Greece
What is a significant contribution of American Indian and Alaska Native
tribes to public health in the United States?
Establishment of the Indian Health Service
Which public health challenge is increasing due to the changing climate?
Infectious diseases.
What distinguishes Healthy People 2030 from its predecessor, Healthy People
2020?
Increased emphasis on social determinants of health.
, How do stakeholders and partners interconnect with the public health
system?
By contributing diverse perspectives, resources and initiatives that collectively
influence the well-being of communities.
What does the overall system of public health in the United States involve?
Collaboration among federal, state, and local levels.
Which public health measure was put in place at the end of the Middle Ages
for the purpose of mitigating the spread of disease?
The establishment of slaughterhouses and the regulation of livestock
possession.
What does the STLT Gateway provide resources for?
National Public Health Initiatives
What is the main purpose of initiatives sponsored by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)?
Address infectious diseases and chronic conditions
What is the focus of primary disease prevention?
Avoiding the onset of diseases or health problems before they occur.
What is a focus of the assurance core function of public health?
Evaluating the quality of programs and services.
Which public health measure was put in place at the end of the Middle Ages
for the purpose of mitigating the spread of disease?
Regulation of food at public markets.
How did germ theory contribute to the field of public health?
It established the foundation for understanding how diseases are transmitted
and controlled.
What does the health belief model primarily address?
Individual perceptions and beliefs.
What is the primary meaning of health equity?
