Unit 1: Introduction to Health Science

What is the primary focus of public health?

• Improving individual health

• Disease prevention and health promotion

• Studying psychological factors

• Managing healthcare systems

What do epidemiologists study?

• Nutritional deficiencies

• Environmental hazards

• Distribution and determinants of diseases

• Healthcare delivery systems

What is the main goal of biomedical sciences?

• To study human behavior

• To improve healthcare policies

• To understand biological mechanisms of health and disease

• To promote healthy eating habits

What does health informatics primarily involve?

• Using technology and data analysis in healthcare

• Studying environmental health

• Analyzing health trends

• Developing new therapies

What is the role of nutritionists and dieticians?

• To manage healthcare systems

• To study disease transmission

• To analyze health risks

• To promote healthy eating habits

Which field focuses on understanding human behavior and mental health?

• Public Health

• Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

• Environmental Health

• Health Policy and Management

What does environmental health examine?

• The impact of food on health

• The distribution of diseases

• How environmental factors affect human health

• The administration of healthcare systems

What is the focus of health policy and management?

• Disease prevention

• Administration and organization of healthcare systems

• Understanding psychological factors

• Studying biological mechanisms

What are Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)?

• Goals for public health initiatives

• Principles of biomedical research

• Specific statements of expected knowledge and skills

• Statements describing ethical guidelines

What is a key aspect of the interdisciplinary nature of health sciences?

• Focusing solely on natural sciences

• Promoting individual health exclusively

• Addressing health issues from multiple perspectives

• Studying only psychological factors