Lecture 9: Public Health in Medical Practice

Question 1

What is the leading preventable cause of death in the US?

Answer 1

Tobacco use

Question 2

What are some ways to reduce tobacco use in primary care?

Answer 2

• Educate on risks
• Educate on resources available
• Nicotine replacement
• Pharmacologic treatment
• WV Tobacco quitline

Question 3

What are some ways to improve nutrition and weight status in schools/workplaces/communities?

Answer 3

• Improving food quality
• Cost reduction of school meals
• Remove soda machines from schools
• Public gardens
• Food distribution centers

Question 4

What are some ways to improve nutrition and weight status in primary care?

Answer 4

• Screen patients for food insecurity and inadequate nutrition intake during office visits
• Educate on proper nutrition and resources available
• Keep food logs to monitor progress
• Set small goals for improvement

Question 5

What early preventative treatments can help with poor oral health?

Answer 5

• Fluoride
• Dental sealants

Question 6

What is poor oral health linked to?

Answer 6

• DM
• Heart Disease
• Stroke

Question 7

What are some ways to improve oral health in the primary care setting?

Answer 7

• Work with a dentist
• Referral/expanded infrastructure
• Ensure patient has access to fluoridated water
• Lifestyle modifications
• Appropriate oral care techniques

Question 8

What are the weekly physical activity recommendations per the CDC?

Answer 8

• 150 minutes or light or moderate exercise
• OR
• 75 minutes of vigorous activity and various muscle strengthening activities

Question 9

What are some ways to improve the amount and frequency of someone’s physical activity?

Answer 9

• Provide patient education on the benefits
• Set small goals
• Offer education on easy ways to get more activity, like parking farther, taking a bike to work, or taking the stairs.

Question 10

What is the equivalent to a DUI in terms of sleep?

Answer 10

Being awake for 24 hours.

Question 11

How much sleep should a 6-12 year old get?

Answer 11

9 to 12 hours of sleep daily.

Question 12

What are good sleep education points?

Answer 12

• Have the same bed time
• Avoid electronics or bright lights before bed
• Exercise daily
• Establish a relaxing routine
• Do an activity under low lighting if you can’t fall asleep in 20 minutes.

Question 13

What is the MCC of disability in the US?

Answer 13

Mental Health

Question 14

What are the goals to treating mental health in the US?

Answer 14

• Implement routine screening
• Ensure adequate training of all healthcare providers
• Educate on proper self-care
• Manage chronic diseases
• Engage in meaningful interactions daily
• Take breaks from consuming social media
• Structure counseling.