Intro Flashcards

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Q

What is the difference between medicine and public health

A

Medicine: Considers the health of one person

Public Health: Considers the health of the entire community/population

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Define health

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Health is a state of complete physical, mental, & social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
World Health Organization 1948

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3
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Look at the health impact pyramid

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