Infectious disease in public health Flashcards
1
Q
what was john snow responsible for in public health?
A
- calculated proper doses of anesthetics
- mapped cholera in London
2
Q
what was william farr responsible for in public health?
A
established statistics as a method for disease analysis
3
Q
what are some of the greatest successes of public health?
A
- smallpox eradication
- polio near control
- lengthening quality of life
- vaccines
- safe drinking water
- sewage
- car safety
4
Q
national public health institutions support what levels of health administration?
A
state and local
5
Q
where does the “real power” reside in public health?
A
locally
6
Q
what is the greatest threat to public health?
A
return of infectious diseases
