FPH - 1: Overview of Public Health

"The science and art of preventing disease”

What are factors that influence how likely we are to stay health, become ill or injured?

Which health determinant is observed: Patient A can afford the treatment whereas Patient B although they have the same condition cannot due to financial concerns.

• Income & Social Status

• Education

• Physical Environment

• Social Support Network

Which health determinant is observed: Patient X is able to make informed choices, manage their stress and has confidence within themselves

• Income & Social Status

• Education

• Physical Environment

• Social Support Network

Which health determinant is observed: Agnes is able to feel at peace when she is home without worrying about a robbery occurring or being killed at night.

• Income & Social Status

• Education

• Physical Environment

• Social Support Network

All health determinants are modifiable factors EXCEPT for

• Gender & Genetics

• Working Conditions

• Epidemiology

• Health Public Policy

This refers to the occurrence of cases of an illness, specific health-related behavior, or other health-related event in a community or region which is clearly in excess of normal expectancy

An action done to avoid, forestall or circumvent a happening, conclusion, or phenomenon (e.g disease)

The denotes a disease affecting or attacking the population of an extensive region, country, or continent. Example: Covid-19

This involves an action or ministration that produces an effect or is intended to alter the course of a pathologic process