PH Case 3

Question 1

Trauma

Answer 1

Physical damage caused when the body is suddenly or briefly subjected to intolerable levels of energy (chemical, electrical, radiation, mechanical, thermal)

Question 2

Equity

Answer 2

Those with the greatest need should take priority, or get a greater share of the health resources

Question 3

Surveillance

Answer 3

Continued watch over the distribution and trends of disease through systematic collection, consolidation and evaluation of morbidity and mortality reports and other relevant data

Question 4

Advocacy

Answer 4

A combination of political and societal actions designed to gain:
- political commitment
- societal acceptance
- system support 
For a particular goal or purpose.

Addresses the major barriers that interfere with the implementation of improved policies and measures

Question 5

Urbanization

Answer 5

Movement of people to areas where there are high concentrations of people - like towns or cities