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01 Introduction to CPH (1/3) Flashcards

1
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“a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely
the absence of disease and infirmity” -WHO

A

Health

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2
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Health is derived from what word?

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hal

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What does hal mean?

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hale, sound, whole

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a collective body of individuals identified by common characteristics such as geography, interests, experiences, concerns, or
values.

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Community

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5
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The science and art of preventing
disease, prolonging life, and
promoting health

A

Public Health

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6
Q

“The science and art of preventing
disease, prolonging life, and
promoting health through the
organized efforts and informed
choices of society, organizations,
public and private communities, and
individuals.”

Who gave this definition?

A

CEA Winslow

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7
Q

What does 3Ps stand for?

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Preventing disease
Prolonging life
Promoting health

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prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services
offered by medical and allied health professions;

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Clinical care

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Also known as “health care”

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Clinical care

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Factor that contributes to the generation of a trait.

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Determinant

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occurrence in a community or region of cases
of an illness, specific health-related behavior, or other health-related event clearly in excess of normal expectancy.

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Epidemic or Outbreak

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12
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Refers to illness present in a particular geographic area; Palawan is ______ for malaria.

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Endemic

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Sudden increase in the number of cases in particular condition in a PARTICULAR COMMUNITY.

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Epidemic or outbreak

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Outbreak worldwide and affecting two or more nations.

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Pandemic

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15
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Result of a medical condition that directly
affects the length or quality of a person’s life

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Health outcome

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16
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action or ministration that produces an effect or is intended to alter the course of a pathologic process.

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Intervention

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17
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denoting a disease affecting or attacking the
population of an extensive region, country, or continent

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Pandemic

18
Q

approach to health that aims to improve the health of an ENTIRE POPULATION.

A

Population health

19
Q

action so as to avoid, forestall, or circumvent a
happening, conclusion, or phenomenon (e.g., disease).

A

Prevention

20
Q

“As the nation’s leader in
health, we are committed to
guarantee equitable,
accessible and quality health
services for all Filipinos.”

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Mission of public health according to DOH

21
Q

“Public health aims to
provide maximum benefit for
the largest number of
people.”

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Mission of public health according to WHO

22
Q

Plague used as a
weapon of war during
the Siege of Kaffa

A

Biologic Warfare

23
Q

Public health
surveillance
conducted after
the 9/11 attacks

A

September 2001

24
Q

Emergency services,
public health
surveillance, and
disease treatment
provided

A

Hurricane Katrina

25
Q

The world’s first written health code

A

Book of Leviticus

26
Q

Laws banning smoking
in public places

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Tobacco Laws

27
Q

Food labeling and promotion of physical activity

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Obesity

28
Q

By “preventive”, where is it centered?

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Comunity-centered

29
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By “curative”, where is it centered?

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Individual-centered

30
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Refers to “what is the problem” step in the public health approach.

A

Survelience

31
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Refers to the “What is the cause?” step in the public health approach.

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Risk Factor Identification

32
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Refers to the “what works?” step in the public health approach.

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Intervention Evaluation

33
Q

Refers to “How do you do it?” step in the public health approach.

A

Implementation

34
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The steps in the public health approach

A
  1. Surveillance
  2. Risk Factor Identification
  3. Intervention Evaluation
  4. Implementation
35
Q

What are the public health core sciences?

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Surveillance, Prevention Effectiveness, Epidemiology, Informatics, Laboratory

36
Q

a fatal intestinal
disease, was rampant during
the early 1800s in London

A

Cholera

37
Q

Who is the father of modern epidemiology?

A

John Snow

38
Q

What are the three core functions of public health?

A

Assessment
Policy
Assurance

39
Q

Systematically collect, analyze,
and make available information
on healthy communitie

A

Assessment

40
Q

Promote the use of a scientific
knowledge base in policy and
decision making

A

Policy

41
Q

Ensure provision of services to
those in need

A

Assurance

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