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Chapter 1: Community and Public Health Flashcards

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Health

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State of body & How it adapts.

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Community

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Group of ppl with similar characteristics.

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Public Health

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Actions taken collectively to ensure good health

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Community Health

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Health status of group of people

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Population Health

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Health outcomes of a wide range

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Global Health

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Health that transcends national boundaries

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Five major determinants of health

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

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Difference between Personal and Community Health

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Individual actions vs. Group Activities

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Influences Community Health

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

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History Community and Public Health

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

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Community Organizing

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Helped identify common problems and reach goals. Consensus Building

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Earliest Civilizations

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Archeological evidence 2000 B.C.E.

Spiritual/Taboo Practices

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18th Century

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Dr. Jenner Smallpox

Workplaces/living unsafe and unhealthy

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19th Century

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Modern era Public health
Shattuck Report
Epidemic Problems

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20th Century

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

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HR Developmental Period (20th Century)

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Growth healthcare, Great Depression, WW11, Postwar years

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Social Engineering Period

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Gov active in health,

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

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Health Promotion Period

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Nixon’s Unsuccessful health care programs (NPS)

Health information published

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21st Century

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

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Public Health 21ST Century (Problems We Face)

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

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Current Health Status/Achievements

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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

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