Definition of Terms Flashcards

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A group of people who share common interests or characteristics and interact with each other. This creates a sense of unity or belonging.

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COMMUNITY

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The science of preventing disease, extending life, and promoting health through community efforts. This includes keeping places clean, controlling diseases, teaching hygiene, offering medical services, and ensuring everyone has what they need to live a healthy life.

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PUBLIC HEALTH

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The overall well-being of a community, supported by resources that help people stay physically and emotionally healthy. It combines public efforts and private actions to improve the health of the local population.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH

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Nursing that focuses on caring for populations in public sectors like government health departments or public schools. It aims to protect and promote the health of communities by using nursing and public health knowledge.

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PUBLIC HEALTH

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Nursing services provided to individuals, families, and groups in places like homes, clinics, schools, and workplaces. The main goals are to promote health, prevent illness, and care for the sick, all while helping the community stay healthy.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

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