global public health

Question 1

what is public health

Answer 1

Public health is concerned with health protection, promotion and improving and organising health sciences.

Question 2

on what level can public health strategies be implemented

Answer 2

local, regional, national or international level.

Question 3

how is the population and demographics changing

Answer 3

population is increasing.

The total number of children per woman is decreasing in less developed countries and remains stable in developed countries.

World fertility is generally decreasing.

The population is aging, especially in the middle class.

Question 4

describe the relationship between developing countries/ disease burden/ global finalncial impact

Answer 4

Developing countries account for 84% of world population and 93% of the world burden of disease. They account for only 18% of global income and 11% of global health spending.

Question 5

what are the millennium development goals

Answer 5

1. eradicate extreme hunger and poverty
2. universal primary education
3. gender equality and women’s empowerment
4. reduce child mortality
5. improve maternal health
6. environmental stability
7. combat HIV and AIDS
8. global partnership

Question 6

why is routine health data collected

Answer 6

Monitor health of the population
Generate hypotheses on causes of ill health
Inform planning of services
Evaluate and assess performance of polices and services.