Global Health Final Exam L1-8

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A dynamic, state or condition of the human organism that is multidimensional in nature

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Health

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A group of people who have common characteristics can be defined by location, race, ethnicity, age, occupation, interest, problems, outcomes, or common bonds

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Community

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What are communities characterized by?

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Characterized by membership, common symbol system, shared values and norms. Mutual influence, shared needs and commitment to meeting them

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What is public health?

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Actions that society takes collectively to ensure that the conditions in which people can be healthy can occur

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Community health

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Health status of a defined group of people and actions and the conditions to promote, protect and preserve their health

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What is population health?

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Health status of people who are not organized and have no identity as a group

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What is personal health?

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Individual actions and decisions making that affect the health of an individual or his or her immediate family members or friends

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What factors affect the health of a community? List what each consist of.

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Physical: Geography, environment, community size, and industrial development. Social and cultural factors: Traditions, prejudice, economy, politics, religion, social norms, and social economic status

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Community organize

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Process through which communities are helped to identify common problems or goals, mobilize resources, and implement strategies for reaching their goals - it is not a science it is an art

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What is herd immunity and why is it helpful?

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The resistance of a population to infectious agents based on the immunity of a high proportion of individuals