PHLT 313 Exam 1 tamu Questions and Answers with complete solution

What is the focus of public health? - people (population health, community health, prevention) also focuses on prevention! What does someone in public health do? - Everyone does different things. -Environmental health, epidemiology, occupational safety and health, policy makers, educators, scientists, etc. Public health - The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting physical health and efficiency through organized community efforts for the sanitation of the environment, control of community infections, and education of individuals regarding hygiene to ensure a standard of living for health maintenance -An organized community effort to address public health by applying scientific and technical knowledge to promote health -BOTH definitions involve the COMMUNITY Examples of PH professionals: - Environmental health scientists Biostatistics (Statistics uses numbers (samples) to make inferences about the population) Epidemiologists Emergency preparedness personnel Etc. Public Health 10 Essential Services: - ○ Monitor health ○ Diagnose and investigate ○ Inform, educate, empower ○ Mobilize, community, partnership ○ Develop policies ○ Enforce laws ○ Link to/Provide care○ Assure competent workforce ○ Evaluate ○ Research Public Health System - -Assesses and promotes health and safety -Prevents or minimizes the occurrence of disease and injuries -Plans, prepares and responds to natural and manmade disasters -Identifies barriers, and facilitates access to primary and preventative health care (Ex: Socioeconomic status, language, money can be barriers) -Enforces public health laws and regulations § Primary focus on population/community § Emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion Public Health Achievements - ○ Immunizations ○ Motor-vehicle safety ○ Workplace safety ○ Control of infectious diseases ○ Declines in deaths from heart disease and stroke ○ Safer and healthy foods ○ Healthier mothers and babies ○ Family planning ○ Fluoridation of drinking water ○ Tobacco as a health hazard