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Who is the father of epidemiology?
John Snow
What is population health?
Focus on populations rather than individuals
What is an epidemiologist
Epidemiologists study patterns, causes, and effects that are involved in diseases throughout a population. They use the information they obtain to inform the public and create health policies.
What are Infectious Diseases?
Infectious Diseases are common throughout the world. These diseases can include COVID-19, AIDS, and several other health concerning diseases.
Who invented the polio vaccine?
Dr. Jonas Salk
Provide an example of a vulnerable population group?
children, elderly, individuals with disabilities, racial/ethnic minorities, individuals within low-income populations
What is a public health educator?
A public health educator primary duty is to design and implement several programs to promote health awareness worldwide. They also aim to prevent diseases and encourage positive health lifestyles.
What is the difference between Public Health and Medical Care?
Public health primarily focuses on preventing diseases and promoting positive health at a population level, while medical care primarily focuses on treating individual patients with specific given health conditions.
Who was influential in the development of vaccines?
Edward Jenner (smallpox) and Louis Pasteur (anthrax/rabies)
What is a health disparity?
A difference in health outcomes between various population groups that is often linked to social, economic, or environmental disadvantages
What is a Environmental Health Specialist?
An Environmental health specialist primary assess environmental factors and manages them. These factors can consist of thing such as air quality and water quality.
What is the lead federal agency for prevention, health data, and public health measures called?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Name the theory that explains how disease causes illness?
Germ Theory
What are social determinants of health?
Non-medical factors that affect health include where people live, their income, education level, access to healthy food, and daily working conditions.
What is a Health Policy Analyst
A Health Policy Analyst helps research polices and advise movement agencies and organizations. They also aim to advise lawmakers on strategies to improve the overall betterment of health systems.
What is it called when the occurrence of a disease exceeds the normal rate?
an epidemic
Who founded the American Red Cross?
Why is prevention important in population health
Stopping diseases before they start (through vaccinations, health education, or screenings) keeps the whole community healthier and reduces the need for expensive emergency care.
What is a Biostatistician?
A Biostatistician applies several statistical methods to help analyze health data, doing this they provide insights into several common trends.
What is the term for a disease or infection naturally transmitted from animals to humans?
zoonosis