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CHAPTER 1 pt. 1 Flashcards

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
person’s 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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The word health is derived from hal, which means ________________

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“hale, sound, whole.”

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“health is a state of complete
physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” defined health by?

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World Health Organization (WHO) in 1946

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A person’s health status is dynamic in part because of the
many different factors that determine one’s health. It is widely
accepted that health status is determined by the interaction of
five domains: (Interconnections of the determinanats of health)

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  1. gestational endowments
  2. social circumstances
  3. Environmental conditions where people live and work
  4. behavioral choices
  5. and the availability of quality medical care
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(i.e., genetic makeup),

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  1. gestational endowments
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(e.g., education, employment, income,
poverty, housing, crime, and social cohesion),

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  1. social circumstances
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(e.g., toxic agents,
microbial agents, and structural hazards),

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  1. Environmental conditions where people live and work
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(e.g., diet, physical activity, substance use, and abuse),

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  1. behavioral choices
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a collective body
of individuals identified by common
characteristics such as geography,
interests, experiences, concerns, or
values

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Community

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Traditionally, a community has been thought of as a _________________area with specific boundaries—for example, a neighborhood, city, county, or state

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geographic

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Communities are
characterized by the what following elements?

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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

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a sense of identity and belonging

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membership

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similar language, rituals, and ceremonies

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common symbol systems

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community members have influence and are influenced
by each other

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mutual influence

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members share common history, experiences, and mutual support

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shared emotional
connection

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16
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actions that society takes collectively to ensure that
the conditions in which people can
be healthy

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Public health

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17
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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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18
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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
outcomes of a group of individuals,
including the distribution of such
outcomes within the group.

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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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21
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Of the four terms, public health is the most __________

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inclusive

22
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are individual actions and decision-making that affect the health
of an individual or his or her immediate family members or friends.

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Personal health activities

23
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These activities may be
preventive or curative in nature but seldom directly affect the behavior of others.

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Personal health activities

24
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Choosing to
eat wisely, to regularly wear a safety belt, and to visit the physician are all examples of

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personal
health activities.

25
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are activities that are aimed at protecting or improving the
health of a population or community.

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Community and public health activities

26
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Maintenance of accurate birth and death records, protection
of the food and water supply, and participating in fund drives for voluntary health organizations
such as the American Lung Association are examples of

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community health activities.

27
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Factors That Affect the Health of a Community

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Physical Factors, Social and Cultural Factors, Community Organizing, Individual
behaviors

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Physical Factors that affect the health of a community

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Geography
Environment
Community Size
Industrial Development

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Social and Cultural Factors SSEP (BTP) R

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Social Norms
Socioeconomic Status
Economy
Politics

Beliefs, Traditions, and Prejudices
Religion

30
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The way in which a community is able to organize its resources directly influences its ability to
intervene and solve problems, including health problems.

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Community Organizing

31
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“the process
by which community groups are helped to identify common problems or change targets, mobilize
resources, and develop and implement strategies for reaching their collective goals.”

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Community Organizing

32
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contributes to the health of the entire
community. It takes the concerted effort of many—if not most—of the individuals in a community to make a program work.

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Individual Behavior

33
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if each individual consciously recycles his or
her trash each week, community recycling will be successful

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Individual Behavior

34
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the more individuals
who become immunized against a specific communicable disease, the slower the disease will
spread and fewer people will be exposed

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herd immunity

35
Q

Healthy People 2020 Vision

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A society in which all people live long, healthy lives.

36
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The action model to achieve healthy people goals. (MAP-IT)

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Mobilize, assess, plan, implement, track

37
Q

is the
severe lack of food

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Hunger

38
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million individuals
were displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, generalized violence, or human
rights violations

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Migration and Health

39
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What Public Health Does

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  1. Prevent epidemics and spread of disease
  2. Protect against environmental hazards
  3. Prevent injuries
  4. Promote and encourage health behaviors
  5. Respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery
  6. Assure the quality and accessibility of health services
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Public Health’s Mission

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  1. Assuring conditions in which people can be healthy
  2. Organized community efforts aimed at the prevention of disease and the promotion of health
41
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How Public Health Does its work

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Assessment, Policy Development, Assurance

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Policy Development

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  1. Inform, Educate, Empower
  2. Mobilize Community Partnerships
  3. Develop Policies
43
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Assurance

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  1. Enforce Laws
  2. Link to/ Provide CAre
  3. Assure Competent Workforce
  4. Evaluate
43
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Assessment

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  1. Monitor Health
  2. Diagnose and Investigate
44
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Goal of Public Health

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Provide, Prevent, Promote, Protect, Partner

45
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Public Health Intervention Focus

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prevent rather treat a disease

46
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surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors

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Public Health Intervention in done through

47
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The Community have common (RIB RPN)

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Resources
Intent
Beliefs

Risks
Preferences
Needs

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49
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Community is composed of (PPICCSS)

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People
Place
Identity
Common Culture
Social System

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