What is Public Health?
What does Public Health focus on - individuals or populations?
populations
Who investigates disease outbreaks?
Epidemiologists
What virus caused a global pandemic in 2020?
COVID-19
How many minutes of exercise should teens get per day?
60 minutes
You can't get the flu from the flu shot?
Fact
What is the difference between Public Health and Healthcare?
Public health focuses on preventing disease and promoting health at the population level, while healthcare treats individuals after they become sick or injured.
Public health often involves working in “interdisciplinary teams.” What does this mean, and why is it important?
It means professionals from different backgrounds (e.g., epidemiologists, social workers, educators) collaborate to tackle complex health issues from multiple angles, leading to more effective and equitable solutions
What disease was eradicated worldwide in 1980 thanks to vaccines?
Smallpox
What is a major risk of tanning beds?
skin cancer, premature aging
Public health only matters during pandemics
Myth
Which federal organization oversees Public Health in the U.S.?
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
What job might involve inspecting restaurants and cleanliness?
Environmental Health Specialist or Health Inspector
Which mosquito-borne disease affects many tropical countires?
Malaria
What is one major risk of vaping?
Lung damage, nicotine addiction
You don't need to wear sunscreen on cloudy days
Myth
What is the term for trying to stop a disease before it starts?
Prevention
Name a public health career that involves data and statistics
Biostatician
What STD became a major public health crisis in the 1980s?
HIV/AIDs
What is the term for the body's internal clock that regulates sleep and wake cycles?
Circadian Rhythm
All vitamins and supplements are safe because the are natural
Myth - some can interact with medications or be harmful in high doses
It helps track diseases, identify trends, evaluate programs, and inform policies to improve community health.
Public health physicians often work during public health emergencies. Name one type of emergency they might respond to and describe their role.
Examples include pandemics, natural disasters, or chemical spills. They might coordinate emergency response, advise on safety measures, communicate with the public, and monitor health outcomes.
What disease did John Snow trace to a water pump in 1854, founding modern epidemiology?
Cholera
increased risk of heart disease, obesity, depression, diabetes
If a food is labeled 'organic', it means it's always healthier for you
Myth - Organic refers to how food is grown, not its overall nutritional value. Some organic foods still have added sugars or fats.