Public Health - Policy Making

Question 1

Definition of public health

Answer 1

Part of the health system that deals with:
- health protection
- health surveillance
- disease and injury prevention
- health assessment
- emergency preparedness and response

The science and art of preventing disease and promoting health. Organized efforts of society to keep people healthy and prevent injury, illness and premature death.

Question 2

Name to examples of health promotion in the 70s and 80s

Answer 2

Canada Food Guide (nutrition)
Healthy cities movement

Question 3

Developing “healthy public policies” facilitates…

Answer 3

behavioural and environmental changes that could lead to better health

Question 4

Which is a critical factor in determining population health:
a) overall economic prosperity
b) socioeconomic inequality

Answer 4

b) socioeconomic inequality

Question 5

What are the roles of the Public Health Agency in Canada (PHAC)

Answer 5

• Promote health
• Prevent and control chronic diseases and injuries
• Prevent and control infectious diseases
• Prepare for and respond to public health emergencies
• Strengthen intergovernmental collaboration

Question 6

What is the Pharmacare Act?

Answer 6

A bilateral agreement between federal and provincial governments to provide universal access to prescription diabetes medications and devices.