NSG 221 Herzing University -NSG 221 Community Health Quiz 1 - Ch. 1 & 2 verified/passed

NSG 221 Community Health Quiz 1 - Ch. 1 & 2Public Health - correct answer the science and art of: 1) preventing disease 2) prolonging life 3)promoting health and efficiency through organized community effort Mission of Public Health - correct answer social justice: the idea that all people entitled to basic necessities with the accepted cost being collective burdens in order for equality to happen Community - correct answer a group or collection of individuals, based on location, who interact in social units and share common interests, characteristics, values, and goals Population - correct answer a group of people having common personal or environmental characteristics 3 Core Functions of Public Health - correct answer 1) Assessment: regular data/analysis about community health/risk/resources (data for rules) 2)Policy Development: develop local and state health policies and resource allocation (rules) 3)Assurance: makes sure public and private health services are available to the community normally and during emergencies (rule enforcement) 3 Levels of Disease Prevention - correct answer 1) prevent problems before they occur 2) early detection 3) treatment of problems and preventing for getting worse/slowing progression What is Healthy People 2020? - correct answer A national prevention initiative to: -increase length and quality of life -reduce health disparities in US/achieve health equity -access to preventative services for everyone (-create social/physical environments that promote good health for everyone) (-promote quality of life, healthy development, and health behaviors throughout life)