Public Health Ambassador

What is Public Health?

• state of complete physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

• The science and art of PREVENTING disease, PROLONGING life, and PROMOTING health through organized community effort

• The scientific study of the emotions, behaviors and biology relating to a person's mental well-being, their ability to function in every day life and their concept of self

Which is NOT one of the 10 Greatest Public Health Achievements

• Vaccines

• Seat Belts

• Health Education

• Maternal and Child Health

What is the life expectancy today?

• 58

• 90

• 65

• 78

Which is NOT a Health Disparity?

• Poverty

• Inadequate Access to Health Care

• Lack of Dunkin' Donuts

• Educational Inequalities

• Environmental Threats

What has a major influence on your health?

• Education Opportunities

• Access to Healthy Foods

• Income

• Your Zip Code/All of the Above

What is an example of a Health Career?

• Acupuncturist

• Sanitarian

• Physician

• All Of The Above