SPHG 351 EXAM 01 - CHAPTER 1 REVIEW EXAMS ALL
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Health: According to Canguilhem
The ability to adapt; is defined by the individual, according to their
functioning needs
Challenges with Canguilhem Definition of Health
Difficult to measure
Risk of reactive instead of proactive measures
may only be applicable to circumstances within one's control
Health: According to WHO
State of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing, not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity
Challenges with WHO definition of Health
Static nature of health as a state
Chronic vs acute diseases
"complete" is hard to measure
What is Public health?
the science and art of prevention of disease, prolonging life
and promoting
health and efficiency through organized community effort
What does public health seek to do?
promote physical and mental health and prevent disease, injury and
disability.
Population health
, SPHG 351 EXAM 01 - CHAPTER 1 REVIEW EXAMS ALL
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A concept of the health outcomes of a group of individuals, including
the distribution of such outcomes within the group
What is population health sciences?
The study of conditions that shape distributions of health within and
across populations.
What do population health sciences examine?
The mechanisms through which conditions manifest as the health of
individuals.
Three Core Functions of Public Health
1. Assessment
2. Policy Development
3. Assurance
10 Essential Public Health Services (Assessment)
1. Assess and monitor population health
2. Investigate, diagnose, and address health hazards and root causes
10 Essential Public Health Services (Policy Development)
3. Communicate effectively to inform and educate
4. Strengthen, support, and mobilize communities and partnerships
5. Create, champion, and implement policies, plans, and laws
6. Utilize legal and regulatory actions
10 Essential Public Health Services (Assurance)
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED BEST GRADED A+ FOR
PASS
Health: According to Canguilhem
The ability to adapt; is defined by the individual, according to their
functioning needs
Challenges with Canguilhem Definition of Health
Difficult to measure
Risk of reactive instead of proactive measures
may only be applicable to circumstances within one's control
Health: According to WHO
State of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing, not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity
Challenges with WHO definition of Health
Static nature of health as a state
Chronic vs acute diseases
"complete" is hard to measure
What is Public health?
the science and art of prevention of disease, prolonging life
and promoting
health and efficiency through organized community effort
What does public health seek to do?
promote physical and mental health and prevent disease, injury and
disability.
Population health
, SPHG 351 EXAM 01 - CHAPTER 1 REVIEW EXAMS ALL
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED BEST GRADED A+ FOR
PASS
A concept of the health outcomes of a group of individuals, including
the distribution of such outcomes within the group
What is population health sciences?
The study of conditions that shape distributions of health within and
across populations.
What do population health sciences examine?
The mechanisms through which conditions manifest as the health of
individuals.
Three Core Functions of Public Health
1. Assessment
2. Policy Development
3. Assurance
10 Essential Public Health Services (Assessment)
1. Assess and monitor population health
2. Investigate, diagnose, and address health hazards and root causes
10 Essential Public Health Services (Policy Development)
3. Communicate effectively to inform and educate
4. Strengthen, support, and mobilize communities and partnerships
5. Create, champion, and implement policies, plans, and laws
6. Utilize legal and regulatory actions
10 Essential Public Health Services (Assurance)
