Health
a dynamic state or condition of the human organism that is multi-dimensional in nature, a resource for living, and results from a person's interactions with and adaptations to his or her environment; therefore, it can exist in varying degrees and is speci
Community
a collective body of individuals identified by common characteristics such as geography, interest, experiences, concerns, or values.
Community are characterized by:
1) membership - a sense of identity
and belonging.
2) common symbol systems - similar
language, rituals,
and ceremonies.
3) shared values and norms
4) mutual influences - community
members have
influence and are
influenced by each
other.
5) shared needs a
Public health
actions that society takes collectively to ensure that the conditions in which
people can be he'll thy can occur.
Community health
The health status of a defined group of people and the actions and conditions to promote, protect, and preserve their health.
Population health
the health status of people who are organized and have no identity as a group or locality and the actions and conditions to promote, protect, and preserve their health.
Global health
describes health problems, issues, and concerns that transcend national boundaries, may be influenced by circumstances or experiences in other countries, and are best addressed by cooperative actions and solutions.
Community organizing
the process by which community groups helps to identify common problems or change targets, mobilize resources, and develop and implement strategies for reaching their collective goals.
Herd immunity
the resistance of a population to the spread of an infectious agent based on the immunity of a high proportion of individuals.
Spiritual era of public health
a time during the Middle Ages when the causation of communicable diseases was linked to spiritual forces.
Modern era of public health
the era of public health that began in 1850 and continues today.
Bacteriological period of public health
the period of 1875-1900, during which the causes of many bacterial diseases were discovered.
Health resources development period
The years of 1900-1960, a time of great growth in health care facilities and providers.
Reform phase of public health
the years of 1900-1920, characterized by social movements to improve health conditions in cities and in the workplace.
Medicare
government health insurance for older adults and those with certain disabilities.
Medicaid
government health insurance for the poor.
Healthy People 2020
The fourth set of health goals and objectives for the U.S that defines the nation's health agenda and guides it's health polices.
Bioterrorism
the threatened of intentional release of biological agents for the purpose of influencing the conduct of government or intimidating or coercing a civilian population to further political or social objectives.
Health disparities
the difference in health among different populations.
Public health preparedness
the ability of the public health system, community, and individuals to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from health emergencies, particularly those in which scale, timing, or unpredictability threatens to overwhelm routine capabil
Medical preparedness
the ability of the health care system to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from health emergencies, particularly those whose scale, timing, or unpredictability threatens to overwhelm routine capabilities. ,
Briefly describe the five major determinants of health
1) Genes and biology - sex and age
2) Health behaviors - alcohol use, drug
use, unprotected sex, smoking.
3) Social environment or social
characteristics - discrimation,
income, gender.
4) Physical environment or total
ecology - where a person lives
and c
Explain the difference between personal and community health activities.
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List and discuss the factors that influence a community's health activities
1) Physical factors - influences the geography, the environment, community size, and industrial development.
2) Social and Cultural factors -
Social factors - those that arise
from the interaction of individuals
or groups within the community.
Cultural fa
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