PUBLIC HEALTH Flashcards
What are the 2 types of influenza A?
Haemagglutinin
Neuraminidase
What is 1 unit of alcohol?
8g/10ml of pure alcohol
What is the equations for alcohol?
strength of drink (%) x amount of liquid (ml)/ 1000
What are the alcohol screening tools?
CAGE
FAST
AUDIT
Clinical interview
What are alcohol prevention campaigns?
Know your limits
THINK!
TV ad campaign
Minimum pricing
What drug decreases desire for alcohol?
Naltrexone and acamprosate
Sign of fetal alcohol syndrome?
Thin upper lip low nasal bridge Small jaw Epicanthal folds microcephaly short nose and flat midface
What is addiction?
Physical plus psychological dependence
What is the transtheoretical model?
Precontemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance Relapse
What does the Black report (1980) state?
Material
Artefact
Cultural
Selection,[
What is the Health Belief Model- 1974?
Believe susceptible to condition
Believe there re serious condition
Believe they can reduce risk
Believe that benefits outweigh the costs
What are the 4 principles of medical ethics?
Autonomy
Benevolence
Non- Maleficence
Justice
What is Utilitarianism?
Consequentialism
Maximising good and focusing on consequences
What is deontology?
Following the rules
The act determines it’s worth so follow natural laws
How do you approach getting someone to quit smoking?
ASK
ADVISE
ASSIST