Public Health Concepts and Principles

The video provides an introduction to public health, covering its purpose, key terms, historical highlights, and the public health approach. It explains the core functions and essential services of public health, the roles of various stakeholders, and the determinants of health. The health impact pyramid is presented as a framework for understanding the impact of different public health interventions.

What is a key principle at the core of public health?

• Technological advancement

• Social justice

• Individual wealth

• Economic growth

What is the primary focus of public health?

• Individual treatment

• Population health

• Technological innovation

• Economic development

Which of the following is an example of a pandemic?

• Common cold

• Chickenpox

• Influenza

• Seasonal allergies

Which historical event highlighted the importance of sanitation in public health?

• The discovery of penicillin

• The Public Health Act of 1848

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Black Death

What was John Snow's contribution to public health?

• Identifying the source of a cholera outbreak

• Inventing the microscope

• Creating the first public health policy

• Developing the first vaccine

What is the first step in the public health approach?

• Developing policies

• Identifying the problem

• Evaluating outcomes

• Implementing interventions

Which core function of public health involves ensuring that services are provided to those who need them?

• Research

• Assurance

• Policy development

• Assessment

Which of the following is NOT a core function of public health?

• Assurance

• Authority

• Policy development

• Assessment

Which stakeholder is primarily responsible for educating and training the public health workforce?

• Academia

• Employers

• Government

• Media

What is the base of the health impact pyramid?

• Preventive medicine

• Counseling and education

• Clinical interventions

• Socioeconomic factors