lecture 2 (test 1) Flashcards
(15 cards)
whose definition states “a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the abscence of disease and infirmity
WHO definition of health
who said “public health is what we as a society do collectively to assure the conditions in which people can be healthy”
1988 institute of health
who said “applicaiton of medical, social, and allied disciplines in an organized community activity designed primarily to protect and advance the health of the people”
APHA definition of health
leading cause of death in the 19th century
tuberculosis
top 3 leading causes of death today
heart disease
cancer
stroke
who said “th science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting physical health and efficiency through organized community efforts”
winslow in 1923, definition of public health
what are the 4 parts in the definition of public health given by the Institute of Medicine in 1988
mission
substance
organizational framework
core functions
the fullfillment of societies interest in assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy
mission
organized community efforts aimed at the prevention of disease and the promotion of health
substance
both activities undertaken within the formal structure of gov. and the associated efforts of private and volunteer org. and ind.
organizational framework
3 public health core functions
assessment
policy development
assurance
who clarified the 3 levels of care in 1976
national academy of sciences
prevention of the occurrence or the incidence of illness or injury
primary prevention
prevention of disease or injury progression. prevention by early detection and diagnosis
secondary prevention
prevention of permanent disability or death due to injury or illness. optimize remaining fxn
tertiary prevention
