Chapter 8

Question 1

What are the levels of governmental agencies ?

Answer 1

International level
National level
State level

Question 2

International level examples

Answer 2

World Health Organization
Pan American health organization

Question 3

National level examples

Answer 3

CDC
FDA

Question 4

State level examples

Answer 4

State health department
State environmental protection agency

Question 5

Local level

Answer 5

Local health department
Local school district

Question 6

What are four primary activities of most voluntary health agencies ?

Answer 6

Raise money to fund research and their programs
Provide education to the public and professionals
Provide service to families or people affected by diseases or health problem
Advocate for beneficial polices, laws, and regulations

Question 7

What is the function of philanthropic organizations ?

Answer 7

• Play an important role by funding programs and research on the prevention, control, and treatment of diseases and other health problems.
• foundations built on concern for human welfare and advancement usually by donating money, property, or work to needy persons

Question 8

What is the purpose of a professional association?

Answer 8

promote the high standards of professional practice, for the respective profession, thereby improving the health of society by improving the people in the profession

Question 9

Benefits from membership in a professional association

Answer 9

Opportunity to interact, collaborate, and network with other professionals
Develop professional colleagues
Have a professional identity
Leadership development
Keep up to date on happenings in the profession and new health information

Question 10

Funding for governmental organizations

Answer 10

Community fundraising efforts such as the United Way
Fees for services rendered
Donations
Special grants from government bodies

Question 11

Funding for non governmental organizations

Answer 11

Private donations
Membership fees