Chapter 1

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A dynamic state or condition of the human organism that is multidimensional in nature, a resource for living, and results from a persons interactions with and adaptations to his or her environment; therefore, it can exist in varying degrees and is specific to each individual and his or her situation

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Health

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A group of people who have common characteristics; communities can be defined by location, race, ethnicity, age, occupation, interest in particular problems or outcomes, or other common bonds

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Community

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Actions that society takes collectively to ensure that the conditions in which people can be healthy can occur

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Public Health

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The organizational mechanism of those activities undertaken within the formal structure of government and the associated efforts of private and voluntary organizations and individuals

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Public Health System

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The health status of a defined group of people and the actions and conditions to promote, protect, and preserve their health

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Community Health

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The health status of people who are not organized and have no identity as a group or locality and the actions and conditions to promote, protect, and preserve their health

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Population Health

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Describes health problems, issues, and concerns that transcend national boundaries, may be influenced by circumstances or experiences in other countries, and are best addressed by cooperative actions and solutions

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Global Health

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A process through which communities are helped to identify common problems or goals, mobilize resources, and in other ways develop and implement strategies for reaching their goals they have collectively set

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Community Organizing

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The resistance of a population to the spread of an infectious agent based on the immunity of a high proportion of individuals

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Herd Immunity

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A time during the Middle Ages when the causation of communicable disease was linked to spiritual forces

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Spiritual Era of Public Health

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The era of public health that began in 1850 and continues today

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Modern Era of Public Health

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The period of 1875-1900, during which the causes of many bacterial diseases was discovered

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Bacteriological Period of Public Health

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The years of 1900-1960, a time of great growth in health facilities and providers

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Health Resources Development Period

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The years of 1900-1920, characterized by social movements to improve health conditions in cities and in the workplace

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Reform Phase of Public Health

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Government health insurance for older adults and those with certain disabilities

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Medicare

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Government health insurance for the poor

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Medicaid

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The threatened or intentional release or biological agents for the purpose of influencing the conduct or government or intimidating or coercing a civilian population to further political or social objectives

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Bioterrorism

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The difference in health among different populations

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Health Disparities

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The ability of the public health system, community, and individuals to prevent protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from health emergencies, particularly those in which scale, timing, or unpredictability threatens to overwhelm routine capabilities

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Public Health Preparedness

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The ability of the health care system to prevent, protect against, and respond quickly to, and recover from health emergencies, particularly those whose scale, timing, or unpredictability threatens to overwhelm routine capabilities

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Medical Preparedness

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Four factors that affect Community Health

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1. Physical - community size
2. Social and Cultural - religion
3. Community Organization
4. Behaviors - exercise and diet

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Five major domains that determine a persons health

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1. Gestational endowments
2. Social circumstances
3. Environmental conditions where people live and work
4. Behavioral choices
5. Availability of quality medical care

Question 22

Cyber communities are characterized by

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1. Membership
2. Common symbol systems
3. Shared values and norms
4. Mutual influence
5. Shared needs and commitment to meeting them
6. Shared emotional connection

Question 23

Health problems America faces in the 21st century

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1. Health care costs
2. Growing environmental concerns
3. Lifestyle diseases
4. Emerging and reemerging communicable diseases
5. Serious substance abuse problems
6. Disasters