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History of public health Flashcards

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when was the 1st wave

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1830-1900

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when was 2nd wave

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1890-1950

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when was 3rd wave

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1940-1980

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when was 4th wave

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1960-2000

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5
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what caused 1st wave

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social disruption caused by industrial revolution, lead to increased, alcohol, crime and illegitimacy

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what was leading theory in 1st wave

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miasmic/ miasma - disease caused by bad air

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what was chadwicks report

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linked unsanitary living conditions to illness and disease

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what changed in 1st wave

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improved public works such as reservoirs and sewers, housing and working conditions

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what caused 2nd wave

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unfit recruits from boer war

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theory in 2nd wave

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sift from miasma to germ theory

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2nd wave kochs postulate is what

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4 factors leading to disease
abundance in infected
grown separately
causes disease
identical germ
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what changed in 2nd wave

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scientific rationalism, refinement and application

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what changed in 3rd wave

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political and state driven welfare state, appointment of MOH aneurin bevan, NHS, education, housing

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3rd wave changing opinions on health

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from absence of physical illness to ‘complete’ wellbeing

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richard doll discover 1950

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linked cancer to smoking

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4th wave characterised by

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post industrial society, healthcare interventions

17
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4th wave backsteps

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poor lifestyle choices causing risky behaviour (mainly young men)

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4th wave on mental health

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a focus on cause rather than support

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4th wave improvements

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specialised healthcare and healthcare interventions

20
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what is public health

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idea of collective effort to improve population health

the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging health, promoting heath through organised efforts of society

21
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potential 5th wave

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obesity, social inequalities in health, loss of wellbeing, may see a new human image not focused on greed and sex as no longer ensure survival

22
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5sciences of public health

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Epidemiology
biostatistics
environmental science
management science
behavioural/social science
23
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how can health improvement be achieved

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good housing, effective sanitation, moderate alcohol consumption, income above poverty line, safe working conditions, psychological security, better nutrition and the avoidance of drug abuse

24
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3rd wave and 4th wave

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infectious diseases no longer the major cause of premature mortality due to scientific advancements such as the development of antibiotics

25
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What are some problems with a nanny state

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taxation and legalisation to reduce risk can be portrayed as unjust government interactions in peoples lives

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