Community Med Flashcards

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WHO principle: what is health?

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state of complete physical, mental & social well being & not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

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WHO 2

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highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human without any other distinction

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WHO 3

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health of all people is fundamental to attainment of peace & security

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WHO 4

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value to all os the achievement of any state in promotion and protection of health

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WHO 5

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unequal development in diff countries in promotion of health is a common danger

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WHO 6

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healthy development of a child is of basic importance

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WHO 7

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extension to all people of benefits of all things medicine & related knowledge is essential

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WHO 8

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informed opinion & active cooperation from public is of the utmost important

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WHO 9

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governments have a responsibility for health of their peoples

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APHA

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-made to reveal the causes of many communicable diseases of that time
-loosely controlled, based on location, & for specific disease they’re battling

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what is public health?

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“sanitation…control…education…organization…development…ensure…standard of living adequate for the maintenance of health

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IOML public health

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  1. mission: to fulfill society’s interest in assuring conditions in which people can be healthy
  2. substance: organized group efforts aimed at prevention of disease & promotion of health
  3. organizational framework: formal structure of government & efforts of private & voluntary organizations & individuals
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core function of public health

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  1. assessment
  2. policy development
  3. assurance
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medical care

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  • treats individuals
  • heal from illness via diagnosis & tx
  • clinical interventions
  • well established profession
  • clinical sciences integral
  • experimental studies w/ control groups
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public health

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  • treats populations
  • prevention & health promotion
  • environment & human behavior interventions
  • diverse workforce, variable education & certifications
  • social sciences integral
  • observational studies
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3 major eras in public health history?

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  1. prior to 1949 (epidemics, building state & local infrastructure / yellow fever)
    - many communicable diseases existed from poor sanitation, overcrowding, poor hygeine & lack of education
  2. 1950-1999 (filling gaps in medical care delivery, safety net services)
    - medicare & medicaid programs established 1965)
  3. 2000-present (emergency preparedness & global health)
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Medicaid

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  • low income pop of any age
  • earn less than 18K
    -an assistance program
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Medicare

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  • > 65 yrs of age or suffering long term disability
    -insurance program
    -parts A-D
    *vaccinations, control of ID, family planning, healthier moms & babies
19
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definition of community

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group of people with something in common & perceive a commonality among themselves
*terms are contextual, vary depending on situation
-bridge b/n practice of medicine & practice of public health
-goal to identify health problems & needs of defined populations/communities

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what is a community health center

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-nonprofit, federally designated entity which provides comprehensive primary care services regardless of ability to pay / dental & medical
-provide primary & preventative care
-supported by federal grants as well as private & public insurances

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FQHC

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federally qualified health center

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CHC

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community health center

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CCHN

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colorado community health network

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PH

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public health

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CDC

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centers for disease control & prevention

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FDA

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US food and drug administration

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DHS

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department of health services

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TSA

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transportation security

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APHA

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american public health association

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WHO

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world health organization

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NIH

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national institute of health