Exam 2

Question 0

Define prenatal health

Answer 0

3 major components: risk assessment, treatment for medical conditions or risk reduction, and education. From pre pregnancy through pregnancy

Question 1

Define MICH

Answer 1

Health of women of childbearing age from pre-pregnancy through post partum period and the health of a child prior to birth through adolescence

Question 2

Define infant mortality

Answer 2

Death prevelance rates of infants (children under the age 1)

Question 3

Define child mortality

Answer 3

Death prevelance rates of child (1-14 years)

Question 4

Define maternal mortality

Answer 4

Death prevelance rates of mothers (18-45)

Question 5

What are the top two leading causes of death for children?

Answer 5

Unintentional injuries and child maltreatment

Question 6

Define adolescents and young adults

Answer 6

15-24 years old

Question 7

Define adults

Answer 7

25-64 years old

Question 8

Define life expectancy

Answer 8

The average number of years a person from a specific cohort is expected to live from a given point in time

Question 9

Define aging

Answer 9

The physiological changes that occur normally in plants and animals as they grow older

Question 10

Define gerontology

Answer 10

The multidisciplinary study of the biological, psychological, and social processes of aging and the elderly

Question 11

Define geriatrics

Answer 11

The branch of medicine concerned with medical problems and care of the elderly

Question 12

Define minority health

Answer 12

The morbidity and mortality of Alaskans/ Indians, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, black Americans, and Americans of Hispanic origin

Question 13

Define immigrant

Answer 13

Individuals who migrate to this country from another country for the purpose of seeking permanent residence

Question 14

Define refugee

Answer 14

A person who flees one area or country to seek shelter or protection from a danger in another

Question 15

Why is race or ethnicity often not reported?

Answer 15

People don’t identify to one category, choose not to answer, don’t understand the difference, or don’t like the question

Question 16

Describe the race and health initiative and it’s goals

Answer 16

It is a medical plan designed to help minorities in regards to: immunizations, HIV, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer

Question 17

Define mental health

Answer 17

Emotional and social well being including ones psychological resources for dealing with the day to day problems of life

Question 18

Describe the social and financial burdens of a teen mom

Answer 18

Financial : having to provide for both you and your baby, obligation to work
Social: trying to maintain school, having to deal with stereotypes

Question 19

What are the key risk factors in MICH

Answer 19

Premature birth (prior to 37 weeks) , low birth weight (5.5 lbs), maternal smoking (LBW), maternal drinking (FAS), breast feeding (1st year), SIDS

Question 20

What are the leading causes of death for adolescents and young adults

Answer 20

Unintentional injuries, homocide, suicide

Question 21

What are major health issues for adolescents and young adults?

Answer 21

High risk behaviors: drug and alcohol use, irresponsible sexual activity

Question 22

What are the leading causes of death for adults?

Answer 22

Unintentional injuries, cancer, heart disease

Question 23

What are the risk factors for chronic diseases?

Answer 23

Behavior related to smoking, nutrition, and alcohol consumption

Question 24

What are the risk factors for personal injury

Answer 24

Behavior concerning operation of motor vehicles and consumption of alcohol

Question 25

Describe the obesity trend and how it affects public health

Answer 25

Obesity has increased significantly over the years and has caused life expectancy to decrease

Question 26

What are the major health issues for elders?

Answer 26

Heart disease, cancer, stroke, respiratory diseases, and Alzheimer’s

Question 27

Describe the effect of baby boomers and it’s future effect on public health

Answer 27

Baby boomers caused dramatic population increase and have now been classified as elders creating a higher demand for resources to care for the elderly decreasing resources for younger people

Question 28

Describe the size and growth of the elder population and factors that affect the population

Answer 28

Population aged 85 is fastest growing population and soon the elder to young people ratio will be skewed by baby boomers. Fertility and mortality rates both effect this population

Question 29

Describe the diversity of the us and how the population is expected to change

Answer 29

Us is the most diverse population and is expected early half the population will consist of minorities by 2050

Question 30

Describe some data limitations regarding minorities

Answer 30

Individuals of multiple cultures may have difficulty categorizing themselves, and non federal health clinics collect race stats so the information may not be reliable

Question 31

What are the three components of community empowerment?

Answer 31

Social, psychological, and political power

Question 32

Why is mental health a public health concern.

Answer 32

Mental health is the leading cause of disability and can effect the entire national population

Question 33

What is the prevention and treatment of mental illness?

Answer 33

Prevention is taken by private voluntary agencies and treatment is taken through institutionalizations, psychiatric rehabilitation, medication, and self help groups

Question 34

What types of drugs are abused?

Answer 34

Legal drugs: alcohol, nicotine, OTC drugs, prescription drugs
Controlled and illegal drugs: marijuana, narcotics, hallucinogens, stimulants, depressants, designer, and anabolic drugs

Question 35

What are the elements of prevention regarding drugs?

Answer 35

Primary: educational programs to those who have never used drugs (children)
Secondary: education to those who have used alcohol or drugs but have not become chronic abusers (Hugh school or college)
Tertiary: rehabilitation to those who have become chronic abusers (adults)