chapter 2 Flashcards
1
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central goal of public health
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the reduction of disease through prevention and the improvement of health in the community, both nationally and internationally
2
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government agencies and public health
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- U.S. department of health and human services
- CDC
- state and local health departments
- philanthropic
3
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funding for the healthcare system in the U.S. comes primarily from
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privately owned health insurance companies
4
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international public health and developing countries
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- world health organization
- refugee and disaster relief assistance
- international council of nurses
5
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nongovernmental organization (NGO)
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private agency that uses volunteer and philanthropic services to address a variety of healthcare issues
6
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philanthropic organization
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funded through personal endowments
