(A) Chapter 1: A Background for the Profession
Why did public health efforts shift from a focus on control of infectious disease to a focus on chronic and lifestyle-related diseases in the 1950’s?
Vaccines were developed to control infectious disease
What is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specific populations, and the application of this study to control health problems?
Epidemiology
Which disease caused the death of about 50% of Europe's population and caused a change in cleaning and bathing education in Europe?
Bubonic Plague
What provides a foundation that guides health education specialists in putting theory into practice?
A health philosophy
While this is a staple in many people’s lives, between 1984-2004, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) banned high concentrations of what from all Olympic events?
Coffee (caffeine). Today, Olympic athletes are permitted to enjoy a cup of coffee before competing.
What is the official title for someone who is able to use appropriate educational strategies and methods to facilitate the development of policies, procedures, interventions, and systems conducive to the health of individuals, groups, and communities.
Health Education Specialist
Obesity in the United States is categorized by which of the 3 magnitudes for measuring health?
Epidemic
When it came to understanding health and appropriate health practices, it is believed that the earliest humans learned through which method?
Trial and error
Which health education philosophy allows for the establishment of easily measurable objectives, thus enhancing the ability to evaluate outcomes?
Behavior Change Philosophy
What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
The masseter, or the jaw muscle.
What is the current document consisting of measurable health objectives that are used to improve the health of the nation and guide the nation’s health policies?
Healthy People 2030
Education, environment, and economic stability are 3 factors that are considered a ______ _______ of health.
Social determinant
Which group of people built extensive and efficient aqueduct systems?
Romans
Which health education philosophy would endorse personal happiness and satisfaction over improving personal health status?
Freeing/Functioning Philosophy
Hunting unicorns is legal in which U.S. state?
Michigan. Lake Superior State University in Michigan offers a unicorn hunting license. Unsurprisingly, the "chief herald of the Unicorn Hunters" was once quoted saying: "The pursuit of the unicorn is a lonely quest." We wish them nothing but good luck!
Breast cancer screening is an example of which of the 3 levels of health prevention?
Secondary prevention
What are 2 ways in which health education specialist can use data?
1. To identify health disparities
2. To assist the priority population
3. To present a proposal that includes stakeholders for how the data can be utilized (advocacy)
4. For program planning
What are 5 skills found in the National Health Education Standards that you will use, or you will teach your clients/students to enable them to live a healthy lifestyle?
1. Advocacy
2. Self-Management
3. Interpersonal Communication
4. Goal-Setting
5. Decision-Making
6. Analyzing Influences
7. Accessing Valid and Reliable Information
Which health education philosophy emphasizes creating an environment that enables people to make the best health decisions possible?
Social-Change Philosophy
How many grams of sugar are in a can of coke?
39 grams
In the mid-1970’s, Health promotion efforts were recognized as having great potential for specifically reducing which two societal health measures?
Morbidity and health care costs
What are the first 2 steps a Health Education Specialist must take to develop a health education and promotion program?
What is the #1 factor in determining an individual's health outcomes?
Health Literacy
Which health education philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, lifelong learning and developing skills that are transferable across a variety of health scenarios?
Decision-Making Philosophy
Which letter does not appear in any U.S. state name?
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