Chapter 1: Community and Public Health

Question 1

Health

Answer 1

State of body & How it adapts.

Question 2

Community

Answer 2

Group of ppl with similar characteristics.

Question 3

Public Health

Answer 3

Actions taken collectively to ensure good health

Question 4

Community Health

Answer 4

Health status of group of people

Question 5

Population Health

Answer 5

Health outcomes of a wide range

Question 6

Global Health

Answer 6

Health that transcends national boundaries

Question 7

Five major determinants of health

Answer 7

Social circum. , behav choices, enniro conditions, med care, Gestational Endowments (health status group ppl)

Question 8

Difference between Personal and Community Health

Answer 8

Individual actions vs. Group Activities

Question 9

Influences Community Health

Answer 9

Beliefs, Economy, Politics, Religion, Social norms, Socioeconomic status (the classman)

Question 10

History Community and Public Health

Answer 10

AAL as Hist of Civilization and Knowledge of past helps prepare for future

Question 11

Community Organizing

Answer 11

Helped identify common problems and reach goals. Consensus Building

Question 12

Earliest Civilizations

Answer 12

Archeological evidence 2000 B.C.E.

Spiritual/Taboo Practices

Question 13

18th Century

Answer 13

Dr. Jenner Smallpox

Workplaces/living unsafe and unhealthy

Question 14

19th Century

Answer 14

Modern era Public health
Shattuck Report
Epidemic Problems

Question 15

20th Century

Answer 15

HR Development Period: 1900 L.E. less than 50 years. (L.C.D.) Commun. Diseases. Dental/Vtmn Defi.

Question 16

HR Developmental Period (20th Century)

Answer 16

Growth healthcare, Great Depression, WW11, Postwar years

Question 17

Social Engineering Period

Answer 17

Gov active in health,

Medicare/Medicaid est. / Federal dollars to increase cost healthcare

Question 18

Health Promotion Period

Answer 18

Nixon’s Unsuccessful health care programs (NPS)

Health information published

Question 19

21st Century

Answer 19

Healthcare delivery, Enviro problems, lifestyle/Communicable diseases, drug abuse, disasters, PH Preparedness, Health Disparities (disease, injury),

Question 20

Public Health 21ST Century (Problems We Face)

Answer 20

Communicable diseases, Poor sanitation/Unsafe drinking water, hunger, migration and health

Question 21

Current Health Status/Achievements

Answer 21

Reduct. Child morality, Vaccine-preventable deaths, safe water, Prevention HIV/AIDS, Malaria prevention, Tuberculosis control, control of neglected tropical diseases, global road safety, Improved preparedness/response