Public Health Core Functions
Name one of the 3 core functions of public health.
Assessment, Policy Development, Assurance
What public health term is used for the global spread of influenza?
Pandemic
Which agency monitors disease outbreaks in the US?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (The CDC)
What year was COVID-19 declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization?
2020
Which subfiield of public health studies disease patterns in populations?
Epidemiology
Which of the core functions monitors health status to identify problems?
Assessment
What is promoted by publuc health initiatives to prevent the spread of influenza?
Annual vaccination
Name one public health campaign which has been successful in the US.
anti-smoking campaign, "This is Public Health" camgaign, and seatbelt laws/campaigns
What were some preventative measures being encouraged to take by public health campaigns?
Wearing masks, social distancing, washing hands
Whish subfeild focuses on health data statistical analysis?
Biostatistics
Which of the functions ensures essential health services are available and provided to the community?
Assurance
Which age group is at a higher risk for complications from influenza?
Older Adults, immunocompromised individuals
What is the first virus which was eradicated by public health efforts?
What virus caused COVID-19?
SARS-CoV-2
Which subfield is focused on health behaviors and education?
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Which of the policies focuses on creating health policies and plans?
Policy Development
What are some examples of public health initiatives/strategies that are used to control the spread of influenza?
Vaccine campaigns, hand washing promotion, isolation of infected individuals
Which public health organization leads efforts in global health?
The World Health Organization (WHO)
What is a subfield of public health which analyzes case data from COVID-19?
Epidemiology
This subfield deals with environmental factors that which affect health:
Environmental health
Which core function of public health conducts community health surveys and surveys diseases?
Assessment
What kind of pathogen is influenza caused by?
virus
What initiative has public health started in the US which sets national health objectives every decade?
Healthy People 2030
What is it called when infection rates slow to prevent overwhelming healthcare systems?
Whihc subfield of public health develops laws and regulations for the community?
Health policy and management