Public and Environmental health - Study Guide
1- COMPLETE EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS | NEWEST VERSION
What is a dynamic state or condition of the human organism that is multidimensional in nature,
a resource for living, and results from a person's interactions with and adaptations to his or her
environment?
Health
What is a group of people who have common characteristics like location, race, and interest?
Community
What health concept are actions that society takes collectively to ensure that the conditions in
which people can be healthy can occur; most inclusive term?
Public Health
What health concept is a health status of a defined group of people and the actions and
conditions to promote, protect, and preserve their health?
Community Health
What health concept is health outcomes of a group of individuals, including the distribution of
such outcomes within the group?
Population Health
What health concept is health problems. Issues, and concerns that transcend national
boundaries?
Global Health
What are the factors that affect the health of the community (4)?
physical factors, social and cultural factors, individual behaviors, and community organization
What are the interconnections of Determinants of Health (5)?
medical care, genetics, social circumstances, environmental conditions, and behavioral choices
, What are the physical factors that affect health of the community (4)?
Geography (climate and tropics), Environment (construction), Community size/population, and
industrial development (waste)
What are the social and cultural factors that affect health of the community (6)?
Beliefs (violence), Economy (budget), Politics (laws), Religion (limited medical care), Social
norms (smoking/drinking), and socioeconomic status (education/income)
What was the first phase of the health resources development period?
Reform phase from 1900-1920
What was the Reform phase looking to improve?
health conditions in cities and work
What was a series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations created
during?
New Deal during Great depression and WW2
What 3 things were created during WW2 and Great depression that significantly improved
public health?
CDC, Social security act and national cancer institute
What act ensured that facility or any addition would be available to all persons residing in the
area without discrimination on account of race, creed, or color?
Hill-Burton Act
What period is the Period of Health Promotion?
1974-Present
What is used to plan and evaluate public health interventions to achieve your healthy goals;
mobilize, assess, plan, implement and track?
MAP-IT
What was designed to move the nation from a system of sick care to one based on wellness and
prevention?
National Prevention Strategy
What are the 5 goals for the Healthy People 2030 program?
1- COMPLETE EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS | NEWEST VERSION
What is a dynamic state or condition of the human organism that is multidimensional in nature,
a resource for living, and results from a person's interactions with and adaptations to his or her
environment?
Health
What is a group of people who have common characteristics like location, race, and interest?
Community
What health concept are actions that society takes collectively to ensure that the conditions in
which people can be healthy can occur; most inclusive term?
Public Health
What health concept is a health status of a defined group of people and the actions and
conditions to promote, protect, and preserve their health?
Community Health
What health concept is health outcomes of a group of individuals, including the distribution of
such outcomes within the group?
Population Health
What health concept is health problems. Issues, and concerns that transcend national
boundaries?
Global Health
What are the factors that affect the health of the community (4)?
physical factors, social and cultural factors, individual behaviors, and community organization
What are the interconnections of Determinants of Health (5)?
medical care, genetics, social circumstances, environmental conditions, and behavioral choices
, What are the physical factors that affect health of the community (4)?
Geography (climate and tropics), Environment (construction), Community size/population, and
industrial development (waste)
What are the social and cultural factors that affect health of the community (6)?
Beliefs (violence), Economy (budget), Politics (laws), Religion (limited medical care), Social
norms (smoking/drinking), and socioeconomic status (education/income)
What was the first phase of the health resources development period?
Reform phase from 1900-1920
What was the Reform phase looking to improve?
health conditions in cities and work
What was a series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations created
during?
New Deal during Great depression and WW2
What 3 things were created during WW2 and Great depression that significantly improved
public health?
CDC, Social security act and national cancer institute
What act ensured that facility or any addition would be available to all persons residing in the
area without discrimination on account of race, creed, or color?
Hill-Burton Act
What period is the Period of Health Promotion?
1974-Present
What is used to plan and evaluate public health interventions to achieve your healthy goals;
mobilize, assess, plan, implement and track?
MAP-IT
What was designed to move the nation from a system of sick care to one based on wellness and
prevention?
National Prevention Strategy
What are the 5 goals for the Healthy People 2030 program?
