Using the Evidence - Lecture Thirty-Four

Question 1

Public health

Answer 1

The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society

Question 2

Levels of prevention

Answer 2

Primordial
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary

Question 3

Primordial

Answer 3

Establish and maintain conditions that minimise harm to health

Question 4

Primary

Answer 4

Limit the incidence of disease by controlling causes and risk factors

Question 5

Secondary

Answer 5

Reduce prevalence of disease by shortening its duration, reducing severity or preventing recurrence

Question 6

Tertiary

Answer 6

Reduce the number or impact of complications; improve rehabilitation

Question 7

Population Attributable Fraction. (PAF)

Answer 7

Proportion of disease occurring in a population that can be attributed to a specified exposure

Question 8

Strategies for primary prevention

Answer 8

Individual

Population

Question 9

Prevention paradox

Answer 9

A large number of people at small risk may give rise to more cases of disease than the small number who are at high risk

Question 10

Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (1986)

Answer 10

Build healthy public policy Create supportive environments Strengthen community action Develop personal skills
Reorient health services