What is Public Health

What does the World Health Organization define health as?

• Having no mental health issues

• Being physically fit

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

• The absence of disease

What is the main goal of public health according to the American Public Health Association?

• Treating individual patients

• Promoting and protecting the health of communities

• Building more hospitals

• Developing new medicines

What analogy does Dr. Camara Jones use to explain public health?

• A mountain

• A forest

• A cliff

• A river

What short-term solution did the Vanessa City health department implement to address the heart disease problem?

• Providing free gym memberships

• Building new hospitals

• Offering free medical check-ups

• Opening round-the-clock food access sites

How much can the US save in medical expenses for every dollar invested in childhood vaccinations?

• $5

• $8

• $11

• $15