Public Health

Question 1

What event caused the government to put a lot of thought and effort into the public health system?

Answer 1

The baby boomers increasing in age

Question 2

What are three (3) things that the government agencies were trying to focus on?

Answer 2

1. ability to prevent diseases
2. mental health
3. physical health

Question 3

Beyond physical and mental health of individuals, the government agencies were looking at the mental/physical health of…

Answer 3

the community as a whole

Question 4

In the upcoming years, what aspect of healthcare will the government need to deal with and why?

Answer 4

1. they need to deal with the price of healthcare

2. so that future generations don’t have to deal with continuous debt

Question 5

Is the issue of health care a problem for one level of government or many?

Answer 5

MANY

Question 6

Is society in general living longer or shorter than before? What is the consequence of this?

Answer 6

1. LONGER

2. puts a strain on our healthcare system

Question 7

How has COVID impacted the health system?

Answer 7

The government is building better homes for our seniors