GLOBAL DETERMINANTS OF DISEASE Flashcards by Maddie Steevenson | Brainscape

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what is global health?

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the health of the global population

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what is an epidemic?

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the rapid spread of infectious disease to a large number of people in a given popultion within a short period of time

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what is the role of WHO in public health?

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providing leadership on matters critical to health
shaping the research agenda
setting standards and monitering their implementation
articulating ethical and evidence-based policy options
monitoring the health situation and assessing health trends

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