Session 8

Question 1

What is public health

Answer 1

Helping people stay healthy and protecting them from threats to their health

Question 2

What does public health do

Answer 2

Public health educates the public raising awareness,it reduces health inequalities and is essential in all aspects of health and wellbeing

Question 3

What is the role of public health

Answer 3

Monsters issues through the Population, determines why a public health issue may occur and the risks, puts interventions in place to reduces risks

Question 4

6 benefits of public health

Answer 4

-raises awareness amongst the public
-provides education on how to live healthily
-improve generational prospects
-reduces the need for social care services
-reduction in pressure for the NHS
-reduction in number of people impacted by health issues and illnesses

Question 5

How does the national institute for health protection undertake public health approaches

Answer 5

This organisation came about during Covid, primary focus is public health protection and infectious disease capability. Brought together NHS test and trace

Question 6

How does the world health organisation undertake public health approaches

Answer 6

Major role is to direct and co-ordinate international health within their United Nations system. Main areas of work are health through life course non communicable and communicable diseases, preparedness, surveillance and response

Question 7

How does the department of health and social care undertake public health approaches

Answer 7

Support ministers in leading the nations health and social care to help people live more independent healthier lives. DHSC is a ministerial department supported by 25 agencies and public bodies