Basics of Public Health
The main goal of public health
Prevent disease and promote health in populations
Wearning sunscreen and exercising are examples of this level of prevention
Primary Prevention
Teaches communities about healthy behaviors and disease prevention
Health educator
Giving everyone the same resources regardless of need
Equality
Primary agency of the United States federal government responsible for biomedical and public health research
National Institute of Health
The study of how diseases spread in populations
Screening tests like mammograms are this type of prevention
Secondary Prevention
Oversees and coordinates public health programs
Public Hralth Program Manager
Adjusting resources so everyone has a fair chance at success
Equity
Supports research, implementation science, and public health evaluations to inform best practices for preventing diseases and countering health threats.
Center for Disease Control & Prevention
What is the leading cause of death in the U.S.?
Heart disease
Prevention, Protection, and Promotion
Collects and analyzes data to identify trends and evaluate programs
Biostatistician
True or False: Equity always means treating everyone the exact same
False
Specialized agency of the United Nations which coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies
World Health Organization (WHO)
COVID-19 is an example of this type of disease spread
Pandemic
Quarantine is an example of this type of public health action
Protection
This public health professional investigates outbreaks and patterns of disease
Epidemiologist
Giving taller boxes to shorter people so all can reach the shefl
Equity
Responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the control/supervision of food safety, tobacco, caffeine, prescription, etc.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary are types of what?
Prevention
Tertiary Prevention
This career focuses on policy development and health law
Health Policy Analyst
Why is equity important in public health?
It helps reduce health disparities by giving more support to those who face greater barriers
Improves access and reduces barriers to effective programs and services for individuals who suffer from or are at risk for addictive and mental disorders
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration