What does the term "policy" denote?

• A set of guidelines for personal behavior

• A course of action to be followed by a government, business, or institution to obtain a desired effect

• A random decision made by an organization

• A historical document outlining past actions

What is "public policy" concerned with?

• Personal opinions of citizens

• Precepts and standards formed by governmental bodies that are of fundamental concern to the state and the general public

• Private business strategies

• Individual financial planning

What is the first step in forming a policy according to the text?

• Implementation of solutions

• Identification of the issue

• Allocation of resources

• Evaluation of outcomes

How was health historically defined?

• As a holistic perspective

• As the absence of infectious disease

• As the management of chronic health

• As a combination of physical and mental well-being

What do current definitions of health include?

• Only physical health

• A focus on infectious diseases

• A holistic perspective, prevention, and management of chronic health

• Solely mental health

How does the World Health Organization (WHO) define health?

• The absence of disease or infirmity

• A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

• The ability to perform daily tasks

• A balanced diet and regular exercise

What is the focus of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in improving people's lives?

• Providing free healthcare

• Accelerating health impact and reducing health disparities

• Promoting healthy eating habits

• Increasing physical activity

What is the goal of the Healthy People 2030 Public Health Infrastructure?

• To reduce healthcare costs

• To ensure public health agencies have necessary infrastructure

• To increase the number of hospitals

• To promote private healthcare services

Why is a strong public health infrastructure important?

• It reduces taxes

• It enables delivery of public health services at various levels

• It increases the number of doctors

• It promotes international travel

Which of the following is a key component of the public health infrastructure?

• Advanced medical equipment

• Capable and qualified workforce

• Increased hospital beds

• Private healthcare funding