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
Providing care that respects a patient's cultural beliefs, values, and practices is called:
Culturally Responsive Care
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
True or false: Culturally responsive care only matters for patients from minority groups
False
This organization is responsible for international public health
World Health Organization (WHO)
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
This approach involves actively learning about a patient's cultural background and adjusting care to meet their unique needs
Cultural Competence
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
Name one barrier a healthcare provider might face when delivering culturally responsive care
Examples: Language differences, health literacy gaps, mistrust, differing beliefs about medicine, access to care
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
It builds trust, improves communication, increases adherence to treatment plans, and reduces health disparities