Disease prevention & transmission

Question 1

Definition of public health?

Answer 1

the science & art of promoting & protecting health & well-being, preventing ill-health & prolonging life through the organised efforts of society.

Question 2

Definition of epidemiology

Answer 2

• Study of distribution& determinant of disease among populations
• Info can be used to plan & evaluate strategies to prevent illness & be used as guide for management of patients who already have disease

Question 3

Scope of public health?

Answer 3

3 components:
-Health protection- prevents people from getting sick- occupational health, environmental health.
-Health promotion- promoting health education, creating supportive environments & behaviors change intervention
-Healthcare services- healthcare systems, health policy & evidence-based medicine.