Health Promotion V. Health Protection
Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase what?
Control
"WHO" stands for what?
World Health Organization
Where do local organizations implement national and state health policies?
In their communities.
What can you read to gain information about the current situation in your community?
The Local Newspaper
What techniques are suggested to improve public health?
Carpooling
WHO is an agency that acts as a coordinating authority on what?
International public health.
What kind of centers help addicts
Drug rehabilitation centers.
When volunteering your time, where can you take your concerns to?
The School Board
Health protection is used to curb the growth and spread of?
Diseases
The International Red Cross helps people affected by what? (2 answers)
Natural disasters and conflicts.
What can local organizations provide for free to fight against infectious diseases?
Vaccinations
What are the three steps for getting involved in improving public health in your community?
Be informed, Volunteer your time, Become an advocate.
Health protection involves direct action by who? (2 answers)
Government and local health organizations
EPA stands for what?
Environmental Protection Agency
What can local organizations provide to help reduce air and noise pollution?
Public Transportation
How can bring your issues to the concerned authorities? (2 answers)
Meeting them in person or writing to them.
Actions taken by the government for health protection are:
Providing free vaccinations to prevent the spread of illnesses/ testing all packaged food products before they are sold.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Serivces is responsible for what?
Protecting the health of all citizens and providing essential services.
What can carpooling help reduce?
Air pollution.
When becoming an advocate, you can write to the editor of your school or local what?
Newspapers.