public Health Definitions Flashcards
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Demography
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Description of size and characteristics of populations, embracing all aspects of population structure and changes. Describes spread of a population over a geographical area and changes in characteristics of populations over time
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Epidemiology
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Study of the distribution and determinants of health related states or events and the application of this study to the control of health related problems
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Health education
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Primary prevention at the individual level. Designed to change people’s behaviors and so reduce their exposure to risk factors for a disease. Combo of learning experiences designed to change behaviors and beliefs and influence risk
Specifically tailored to meet needs/gaps of community
