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what are the public health organizations in texas

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texas animal health commission (TAHC)

texas department of state health services (Texas DSHS)

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What are national public health organizations

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centers for disease control and prevention (CDC)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Global

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world health organization (WHO)
Pan american health organization (PAHO)
Food and Agriculture organization of the united nations (FAO)
World organization for animal health (OIE)

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Texas animal health commission was founded in 1893 for what reason

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to address the texas fever tick problem

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Today, what does TAHC do

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works to protect health of all texas livestock

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what is the mission of the tahc

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to protect the animal industry from, and/or mitigate the effects of domestic, foreign and emerging diseases
to increase the marketability of texas livestock commodiies at the stae, national, and international level;
to promote and ensure animal health and productivity
to protect human health from animal diseases and conditions that are transmissable to people; and, to prepare for and repsond to emergency situations involving animals

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the texas department of state health services zoonosic control branch has staff located in ____ regional offices thorughout the state as well as the austin office

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CDC descended from

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Malaria Control in War Areas

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the cdc initially focused on

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fighting malaria by killling mosquitoes

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current mission of cdc

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to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability

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what does the cdc do

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monitor health
detect and investigate health problems
conduct research to enhance prevention
develop and advocate sound ppublic health policies
implement prevention strategies
promote healthy behaviors
foster safe and healthful environments
provide leadership and training
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cdc works with states and other partners to provide a system of health surveillance to

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monitor and prevent disease outbreaks (including bioterrorism)
implement disease prevention strategies
maintain national health statistics

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cdc also guards against international disease transmission with personnel stationed in more than ____ foreign countries

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what is NIH

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primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research

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NIH composed of ___ institutes and centers

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the NIH traces its roots to 1887 with the creation of

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laboratory of hygiene at the marine hosptial in staten island, ny (study of cholera and other infectious diseaes)

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with the support of the american people, the NIH annually invests over ______ in medical research

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28 billion

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more than ____ of the NIHs funding is awarded through almost 5000 competitive grants to more than 325,000 researchers at over 3000 universities, medical schools, and other research institutions in every state and around the world

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83%

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about ___ o fthe NIH budget supports projects conducted by nearly 6000 scientists in its own laboratories, most ofwhich are on the NIH campus in bethesda, maryland

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10%

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FDA is responsible for

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assuring safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines, and other biological products, medical devices, our nations food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and products that give off radiation
regulating tobacco products
advancing thepublic health by helping to speed product innovations
helpin gthe public get the accurate science-based inforamtion they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health

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FDA Cener for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) regulates

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the manufacture and distribution of food additives and drugs that will be given to animals

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who regulates vaccines for animals

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USDA-APHIS

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APHIS is responsible for

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protecting and promoting US agricultural health
administering the animal welfare act
carrying out wildlife damage managment activities

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mission of APHIS

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to protect the health and value of american agriculture and natural resources

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USDA APHIS operation program units include
``` Animal Care Biotechnology Regulatory Services Interantional services and trade support team Plan protection and quarantine veterinary services wildlife services ```
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animal care determines and promotes
standards of humane care and treatment of animals through inspections and educational efforts
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biotechnology regulatory services protects
agricultural and natural resources by ensuring safe development of genetically engineered organisms using a science-based regulatory framework
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international services and trade support team
provides international animal and plant health expertise to safeguard american agricultural health and promote US agricultural trade
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plant protection and quarantine
safeguards agriculture and natural resoruces from risks associated with the entry, establishment, or spread of pests and noxious weeds
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veterinary services protects and improvess
the health, quality, and marketability of our nations animals, animal products, and veterinary biologics by preventing, controlling, and/or eliminating animal diseaases an dmonitoring, and promoting animal health and productivity
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wildlife services
provides leadership to resolve wildlife conflicts and create a balance allowing people and wildlife to peacefully coexist
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FSIS
the public health agency responsible for ensuring that the nations commecial supply of meat poultry and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged
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USDA- ARS
cheif scientific research agency
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goal of ARS
Finding solutions to agricultural problems that affect americans every day from field to table
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WHO is the
directing and coordinating authority for health within the united nations system;
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currently there are ____ membre states involved in WHO
293 (countries or territories)
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WHO fulfills its objectives through its core functions
Providing leadership on matters critical to health and engaging in partnerships where joint action is needed Shaping the research agenda and stimulating the generation, translation and dissemination of valuable knowledge Setting norms and standards and promoting and monitoring their implementation Articulating ethical and evidence-based policy options Providing technical support, catalyzing change, and building sustainable institutional capacity Monitoring the health situation and assessing health trends
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PAHO works to
improve health and living standards of the countries of the americas
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PAHO serves as
the specialized organization for health of the inter-american system also, regional office for americas of the world health oganization
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PAHO part of the
united nations system
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FAO leads international efforts to
defeat hunger
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FAO helps developing countries and counties in
transition modernize and imporve agriculture, forestry, and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all
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FAO acts as a neutral from where
all nations meet as equals o negotiate agreements and debate policy
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OIE was developed due the need for
fighting animal diseases at a global level
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OIE catalyzed largely by what outbreak
Rinderpest in belgium after introduction of infected zebu cattle from pakistan through the port of antwerp
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when did OIE become World organization for animal health
may 2003
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OIE objectives
ensure transparency in the global animal disease situation each member reprots the animal diseases detected their country OIE provides the information to other countries spee/method of information dissemination depends on the nature/sesverity of the disease
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OIE scientific information
collect, analyze and disseminate veterinary info
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OIE international solidarity
encouraged internationally to control animal disease
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OIE provides assistance with ____ programs for animal diseases including zoonotic diseases
control/eradication
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OIE focus on disease that cause
livestock losses, present a risk to public health and/or threaten other member countries
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OIE makes efforst to safeguard world trade by
publishing health standards for the international trade of animals and animal products
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what are examples of these publications
terrestrial animal health code | aquatic animal health code
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oie provides ____ to veterinary services and laboratoires in developing/transitional countries
infrastructure and resources; to protect animal and public health and to reduce threat for countries that are free of certain dz
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OIE decreases risks to public health from
food animal origin by eliminating potential dangers that exist prior to slaughter or decreasing the hazards related to processing animal products
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due to _____ OIE has become a leading authority on animal welfare
close relationship of animal health and welfare

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