w6 PHE uk public health

Question 1

what was the 1848 Public health act??

Answer 1

the first major step toward improving public sanitation created a central board of health and allowed towns to appoint medical officers

Question 2

whta was the 1875 public health act??

Answer 2

made local authorities legally responsible for sanitation, drainage, water supply and housing, foundation of modern public health infrastructure

Question 3

how has life expectancy changed overtime in england and wales??

Answer 3

life expectancy has steadily increased from the 19th century to the present due to improved sanitaion, healthcare and nutrition

Question 4

name 2 uk public health acheivements of the 21st century/

Answer 4

Smoking ban in enclosed public spaces 2007, HPV vaccination programme

Question 5

what is the impact of the smoking ban??

Answer 5

reduced hospital admissions for heart attacks and respiratory conditions; long term savings to NHS

Question 6

what was the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL)?

Answer 6

a sugar tax implemented to reduce sugar consumption and tackle childhood obesity

Question 7

What is the Marmot Review??

Answer 7

A 2010 report highlighting inequalities in England and calling for action on social determinants of health

Question 8

what are ULEZ and LEZ?

Answer 8

Ultra Low Emission Zone and Low Emission Zone reduce pollution by charging high emission vehicles in cities like London

Question 9

List 3 current public health challenges in the UK??

Answer 9

Smoking, Obesity, Mental Health

Question 10

What does public support show regarding smoking??

Answer 10

There’s increasing support for stricter anti smoking policies and cessation programmes

Question 11

how are ‘overweight’ and ‘obese’ defined by NHS BMI guidelines??

Answer 11

overweight = BMI 25-29.9 kg/m^2
obese = BMI >= 30kg/m^2

Question 12

how does overweight/ obesity vary by age??

Answer 12

prevalence(proportion of the pop classed as overweight or obese) increases with age, peaking in middle aged adults

Question 13

HPV facts??

Answer 13

The HPV vaccine has been a 2-does schedule for years and it moved to a single dose
All children in England offered vaccine in Year 8
Most infections are asymptomatic
Vaccine prevents up to 90% of cervical cancers
Without vaccination ~70% of the population would get infected