General Y3 H&S Flashcards
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What does health protection refer to?
Protection against infectious diseases and environmental pollutants.
Examples include protection against COVID-19 and hazardous substances in the environment.
What is the goal of health promotion?
Supporting patients to live healthily by making healthier choices easier.
It also involves making risky behavior difficult or impossible.
What does disease prevention primarily involve?
Primary and secondary healthcare services aimed at preventing disease onset or worsening.
This includes interventions designed to keep individuals healthy.
What is an example of an individual intervention in public health?
Opportunistic screening and history taking to assess risk.
These methods help identify individuals who may benefit from further investigation.
What are examples of social interventions in public health?
Workplace screening and mass media campaigns.
These interventions aim to raise awareness and promote health in communities.
What types of government interventions exist in public health?
Taxation, labelling of alcohol content, minimum age, and minimum price.
These are regulatory measures to control public health issues.
How is the NHS funded?
From National insurance contributions, primarily for day-to-day expenditure.
This funding mechanism supports the operational costs of healthcare.
Who manages social care in the UK?
Local authorities.
Social care is distinct from healthcare and is overseen at the local level.
What are integrated care systems?
Partnerships between hospitals, GPs, community services, and other organizations.
They aim to provide more coordinated care provision.
What does the Health and Social Care Act 2022 provide for integrated care systems?
More powers and responsibilities.
This legislation supports the development of integrated care.
How much is one unit of alcohol?
8g or 10ml of pure alcohol.
This standard measurement helps in understanding alcohol consumption.
How is the alcohol unit calculated?
Volume in ml multiplied by ABV divided by 1000.
ABV stands for Alcohol by Volume.
How many units are in a bottle of beer?
1.7 units.
This quantifies the alcohol content in a standard beer bottle.
How many units are in a large glass of red wine?
3 units.
This reflects the typical alcohol content in a large glass.
Which age group has the highest drinking spread out?
65+ age group.
This group also drinks the highest amount by 14 units.
True or False: Men are more likely to drink than women.
True.
This statistic highlights gender differences in drinking behavior.
What is the purpose of screening in healthcare?
To identify patients at risk of a disorder for further investigation.
Early identification can lead to better treatment outcomes.
What are the characteristics of a good test?
Reliable, valid, safe, cheap, and easy to apply.
These qualities ensure the effectiveness of screening tests.
What is rationing in public health?
A means of fair distribution of scarce resources.
It is a strategy to allocate limited resources equitably.
What is opportunity cost?
The cost of a resource expressed as the benefit that would have been gained from the alternative.
This concept helps in evaluating choices in resource allocation.
What is a cost-effectiveness ratio?
Ratio of costs to outcomes, such as cost per case of disease prevented.
This measure helps assess the economic value of interventions.
What does incremental cost refer to?
The difference between the cost of treatment and cost of an alternative.
This helps in comparing the financial implications of different treatment options.
What is the Incremental Cost Effectiveness Ratio (ICER)?
A summary measure representing the economic value of an intervention compared with an alternative.
It provides a ratio of ‘extra cost per extra unit of health effect.’
What does health protection refer to?
Protection against infectious diseases and environmental pollutants.
Examples include protection against COVID-19 and hazardous substances in the environment.
