Global Health Final Exam L1-8

Define health.

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

• A fixed and unchanging state of the body

• The absence of any emotions or feelings

• A condition only related to physical fitness

Define community.

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

• A group of animals living in the same habitat

• A collection of buildings in a city

• A set of laws governing a country

What are communities characterized by? ________

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

• Characterized by individualism and lack of shared values.

• Characterized by competition and absence of mutual influence.

• Characterized by isolation and no common symbol system.

What is public health? ________

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

• A branch of medicine focused only on treating individual patients

• A government policy for building hospitals

• A type of health insurance for the public

What is community health? ________

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

• A type of personal health insurance

• A government policy for building hospitals

• A method of treating individual patients only

What is population health? ________

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

• A measure of individual fitness levels in a community

• The number of hospitals in a specific region

• The total population of a country

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What is personal health? ________

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

• A government policy for public health improvement

• A type of exercise routine for athletes

• A medical procedure performed in hospitals

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

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

• Physical: Only climate and weather. Social and cultural factors: Only language and food.

• Physical: Population density only. Social and cultural factors: Only education and technology.

• Physical: Water supply only. Social and cultural factors: Only music and art.

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What does the term community organize mean?

• 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

• A method of individual self-improvement through personal reflection

• A government policy for urban development

• A business strategy for increasing profits

What is herd immunity and why is it helpful?

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

• A method to increase the spread of infectious diseases in a population

• The process of vaccinating only sick individuals in a community

• A technique to isolate infected individuals from the rest of the population

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