PHC4101 Quiz 1 (100% Verified)

What is Public Health? (Picture 1) correct answers We see a boy drinking water out of some sort of pipe - This IS public health - Access to safe drinking water is a major global public health issue - 663 million people currently lack access to an improved drinking source - In the picture, the boy is using a rudimentary filter; developed for use among pastoral people in sub-Saharan Africa; filtration system removes a number of pathogens What is Public Health? (Picture 2) correct answers UF fans cheering on the Gators - This IS public health - Public safety is of concern at UF functions - At each game, fire chief, police chief, health department director, and others are on site and prepared to respond to any emergency - Possible public health concerns in this photo include excessive exposure to alcohol and the sun What is Public Health? (Picture 3) correct answers Someone preparing a vaccine for administration - This IS public health - Vaccines are very important - Vaccination decreases the impact of disease across the age spectrum (ex. children protected from measles and pertussis, elderly protected from influenza) - Vaccines reduce health care costs - Vaccines have significant impact on reduction of morbidity and mortality of a population Ancient Civilizations correct answers As far as 4000 years ago - Greek, Egyptian, Mexican, Northern Indian cities had bathrooms, drains, and paved streets that sloped down to covered sewers - A palace on Crete had bathing facilities and toilets