Law In Public Health

Question 1

Define Law

Answer 1

This can be defined as rules imposed by authority or a body of rules imposed by government on a community.

Question 2

List the consequences of lack of legal backing in public health

Answer 2

•exposes public health practitioners to injustice and ill treatment.
•limits the authority of the public health practitioners instituting certain health preventitive measures
•the communities with no voice would not be adequately protected.
•affects the standardization of public health impact.

Question 3

List the consequences of lack of legal backing in public health

Answer 3

•exposes public health practitioners to injustice and ill treatment.
•limits the authority of the public health practitioners instituting certain health preventitive measures
•the communities with no voice would not be adequately protected.
•affects the standardization of public health impact.

Question 4

Define a law enforcer

Answer 4

This is an individual assigned to ensure compliance and adherence to the set rules.

Question 5

List the risks associated with law enforcers

Answer 5

•violent attacks
•exposure to contagious diseases
•death
•exposures to chemical hazards
•trauma
•injury/accidents

Question 6

List the precautionary measures for law enforcers

Answer 6

1.Ensure accessibility to PPEs (personal protective equipment)
2.Undergo regular screening for early detection of any health risks.
3.Capacity building in form of material and non material eg logistical support.
4.Trauma Counselling
5.Allowing then to go on vacation.
6.Exposure to information

Question 7

List the principles of the Ottawa charter:health promotion

Answer 7

•building healthy public policy
•creating a supportive environment
•strengthening community actions
•developing of personal skills
•reorienting health services