Public Health Systems Flashcards
where do NGO - nongovernmental organizations acquire resources from to help others
private sources
what is a philanthropic organization
uses endowed/private fund-raising to address needs of individuals, families and populations
public health improves the health of communities over individuals, T or F
true - goals are to reduce disease through prevention and improve health in the community both nat’l and internationally
the structure of public healthcare in the US
US Dept of health and human svcs
State/local health dept.
funding for healthcare in the US primary comes from
privately owned insurance companies
US is not at the forefront of efficient and effective ways to care for all, decreasing health disparities and giving access to care equally. T or F
True - despite the economic strength of the US
who spends the most of healthcare than any other industrialized country
US
the US and Healthcare give strongest support to
Individuals over community
Cure over prevention
International Council of Nurses has how many nat’l nurses associations
130 - representing 16 million nurses
bilateral agencies and organizations conduct their services within
one specific country
branch of the US gov’t responsible for health and welfare of its citizens
dept of health and human services
what is the WHO - World Health Organization
international center that collects data, advances initiatives and offers support related to public health
what is the world bank
international organization that uses funds from developed countries to help initiatives of developing countries
