Public Health Midterm Flashcards
Is there one universally accepted definition of public health?
No
What is the name of the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world?
American Public Health Association (APHA - 1872)
What is the definition of Public health according to the American Public health Association
A series of individuals, communities, activities and programs working to: promote health, prevent disease and ensure safe and healthy conditions
What is the APHA Chiropractic health care section policy regarding the appropriate role of chiropractic in patient care?
Spinal manipulation by chiropractors is safe and effective for certain disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system, particularly low back pain
what is public health according to the institute of medicine (IOM)
Public health is what we as society do collectively to assure the conditions in which people can be healthy
what are the three parts of the Triad/Triangle of health
Host, Agent and Environment
The Goal of any community or health care provider should be…
to prolong the number of years of healthy life of the population
Define Morbidity
illness. A diseased condition or state
- the incidence of disease within a population
Define Mortality
The number of people who have dies from a disease or condition
Define Lifespan
The limits of natural life
Define Life Expectancy
The average length of life a person or group is likely to live
What is the current life expectancy
78 years overall
women = 80, men = 75
Is the current life expectancy as long as the possible lifespan?
No
Which Type of care (Primary, Secondary or Tertiary) deals with more minor health issues or serious issues in earlier stages
Primary Care
Which Type of care (Primary, Secondary or Tertiary) is in a hospital based setting? An office type setting? a specialized hospital setting?
Hospital Based - Secondary
Office Based - Primary
Specialized Hospital Based - Teritary
Which Type of care (Primary, Secondary or Tertiary) includes “Routine Surgeries”
Secondary
Which Type of care (Primary, Secondary or Tertiary) sees patients who are mostly ambulatory? Partially Non-Ambulatory, ?
Ambulatory - Primary Care
Partially non- Ambulatory - Secondary
Which Type of care (Primary, Secondary or Tertiary) is based on public health screenings
Primary Care
Which Type of care (Primary, Secondary or Tertiary) emphasizes health prevention, promotion and maintenance
Primary Care
Which Type of care (Primary, Secondary or Tertiary) is chiropractic care considered
Primary Care
What is Primary Prevention? How is it done?
The prevention of the occurence or incidence of illness or injury. Prevented by risk reduction in susceptible populations
What is secondary prevention? How is it done?
prevention of disease or injury progression (Prevention of the severity or prevalence of disease or injury)
- early detection and diagnosis and prompt intervention in exposed populations to reduce the extent of the burden on health
What is Tertiary Prevention, How is it done?
Prevention of permanent disability or death due to injury or illness
- done by ongoing care and rehabilitation of affected populations
- handles treatment of complications and restoration of functions
What are the major types of agencies in the Health Care Infrastructure
Governmental (Public)
Quasi Governmental (Hybrid)
Non- Governmental (Private/NGO)
