People
What is an advocate?
to take actions that show support
What is community Health?
overall health of a group of people who live in the same area and interact with one another
What are values?
qualities or priorities one considers important
What is science?
body of knowledge based on observation and
experimentation
What is pseudoscience ?
theories and health claims that are described as
science-based when they are not
anyone who purchases goods and services
What is emergency Healthcare?
medical care that treats life-threatening health conditions
What is world health?
health of human populations around the world
What is community Service?
actions that promote the environment and health of
a community
What is preventive healthcare?
medical care that seeks to prevent health conditions
from developing
What is a minor?
people under the age of 18
What is Health Literacy?
ability to locate, evaluate, apply, and communicate information pertaining to health
What are community resources?
organizations and programs that help the
environment and people within a community
What is Health Fraud?
illegal activity related to health products and
services
What are alternatives?
course of action one can take
What is a primary care physician?
healthcare professional who provides routine checkups, screenings, treatments, prescriptions, and preventive services
What is health Promotion?
process of advocating for the health of families and
communities by sharing health information
What are impatient facilities?
healthcare facilities in which patients reside for the
duration of treatment
What is environmental justice?
aspect of community and world health concerned
with populations exposed to harmful environmental
and societal factors through no fault of their own
What is collaborative decision-making ?
process of working with others to make a decision
What is a Specialist?
endpoint that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely specialists healthcare professionals who have additional training in treating certain types of diseases and disorders
What is healthcare?
medical care that seeks to prevent and treat health
conditions
What is a food desert?
area without nearby full-service grocery stores
What is the Food and Drug Administration?
federal organization that regulates and ensures the
safety of food, health products, and medications
What is organ donation?
act of allowing your organs to be donated and
transplanted into another person, typically upon
your death