Foundation Of Public Health Flashcards

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What is meant by political determinants of health?

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Political determinants of health refer to the influence of political systems, policies, governnance structures on the health and wellbeing of populations

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1) healthcare policy & funding : What three elements can significantly impact access to care & health outcomes?

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structure of country’s healthcare system, healthcare policies, level of public funding allocated to healthcare

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3
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Universal healthcare systems tend to provide what kind of access to healthcare services?

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More equitable access to healthcare services

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Name which political decisions can affect the distribution of healthcare resources and services?

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Political decisions such as insurance coverage, medicaid expansion, estaishment of safety-net programs can affect the distribution of healthcare resources and services

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Who can influence whether healthcare is a basic right or a comodity?

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Policy makers

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6
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Who plays a cruicial role in funding & supporting public health infrastructure?

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Govermnent

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7
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Government provides support for what projects regarding better health?

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It provides support for disease surveillance, vaccination programs, health promotion initiatives

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What can mitigate the spead of infectious diseases and improve population health?

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Adequate funding and policies that prioritize public health

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Political decisions about what environmental policies can directly impact the quality of air, water and soil?

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Pollution control, emission standards and land-use planning

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Poor environmental policies can contribute to which health issues?

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Respiratory diseases, cancer and lead exposure

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What influences the presence and strength of social safety-net programs?

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Political choices

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Social safety net programs include?

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Un employment benefits, food assistance, housing support

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13
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What do social safety net programs do?

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They reduce poverty, homelessness, food insecurity

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14
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Name three education policies that have longterm effects on health?

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Funding for schools, curriculum development, access to quality education

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Higher levels of education are associated with?

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Better health outcomes

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16
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Educational policy is what kind of political determinant of health?

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Critical

17
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Political decisions related to taxation, minimum wage, labor laws, economic inequality can impact?

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Income and wealth distribution

18
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Economic inequality and poverty are linked to?

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Health disparities

19
Q

The health challeges of induviduals with low income are?

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Greater

20
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Political decisions at what level can influence global health outcomes?

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International level

21
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What policies can affect access to medicines, disease control efforts, and response to global health crises?

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Policies on trade, foreign aid and diplomacy

22
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What elements in a contry’s political system can affect the success of health policies and equal distribution of resources?

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The quality of governance, transparency, accountability

23
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Which two elements can divert resources away from healthcare and public health programs?

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Corruption, lack of transparency

24
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What two components can influence political decisions related to social justice, civil rights and health equity?

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Grassroots movements and advocacy efforts

25
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Movements like civil right movements, lgbtq+ rights advocacy , disability rights activism lead to?

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Policy changes that promote greater inclusivity and more equality in healthcare and society