HLTH 2000- Study Guide Exam 1 Questions With Complete
Solutions
cancer - why is it more difficult to understand than CVD Correct
Answers It is not one disease but many, each with different risk
factors, treatments, etc.
•Cancer arises from mutations in DNA.
-Mutations are caused by chemicals, viruses, radiation.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) encompasses two leading causes
of death in the US Correct Answers heart disease and stroke
CDCs top 10 most important public health problems and
concerns Correct Answers -alcohol related harms
-food safety
-health associated infections
-heart disease and stroke
-HIV
-motor vehicle injury
-nutrition, physical activity and obesity
-prescription drug overdose
-teen pregnancy
,-tobacco use
children's health and safety Correct Answers •Fluoridation of
water prevents tooth decay.
•Day care centers are regulated.
•U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission regulates toys and
children's furniture.
•Public health campaigns promote use of seatbelts, child safety
seats, and bicycle helmets.
•Governments also provide diagnostic, treatment, and
rehabilitative services for children with special needs.
childrens health and safety initiatives/programs (Includes
government nutrition programs) Correct Answers
•Immunizations are required for entry to school.
•A public health initiative was launched in 1993 to increase
vaccination of younger children.
•Controversy exists over the HPV vaccine for girls to prevent
cervical cancer
•CDC tracks immunization rates.
•Health screenings are provided in schools to reach those who
do not get well-baby care.
•Childhood asthma is growing.
, clinical care Correct Answers prevention, treatment, and
management of illness and the preservation of mental and
physical well-being through the services offered by medical and
allied health professions; also known as health care.
core public health functions Correct Answers -assessment :
systematically collect, analyze, and make available information
on healthy communities.
-policy development: promote the use of a scientific knowledge
base in policy and decision making
-assurance: ensure provision of services to those in need
definition of epidemiology Correct Answers •Is the diagnostic
discipline of public health.
•Is a major part of public health's assessment function.
•Investigates causes of diseases.
•Identifies trends in disease occurrence.
•Evaluates effectiveness of medical and public health
interventions.
•Is an observational science.
definition of public health Correct Answers "the science and art
of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health
through the organized efforts and informed choices of society,
Solutions
cancer - why is it more difficult to understand than CVD Correct
Answers It is not one disease but many, each with different risk
factors, treatments, etc.
•Cancer arises from mutations in DNA.
-Mutations are caused by chemicals, viruses, radiation.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) encompasses two leading causes
of death in the US Correct Answers heart disease and stroke
CDCs top 10 most important public health problems and
concerns Correct Answers -alcohol related harms
-food safety
-health associated infections
-heart disease and stroke
-HIV
-motor vehicle injury
-nutrition, physical activity and obesity
-prescription drug overdose
-teen pregnancy
,-tobacco use
children's health and safety Correct Answers •Fluoridation of
water prevents tooth decay.
•Day care centers are regulated.
•U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission regulates toys and
children's furniture.
•Public health campaigns promote use of seatbelts, child safety
seats, and bicycle helmets.
•Governments also provide diagnostic, treatment, and
rehabilitative services for children with special needs.
childrens health and safety initiatives/programs (Includes
government nutrition programs) Correct Answers
•Immunizations are required for entry to school.
•A public health initiative was launched in 1993 to increase
vaccination of younger children.
•Controversy exists over the HPV vaccine for girls to prevent
cervical cancer
•CDC tracks immunization rates.
•Health screenings are provided in schools to reach those who
do not get well-baby care.
•Childhood asthma is growing.
, clinical care Correct Answers prevention, treatment, and
management of illness and the preservation of mental and
physical well-being through the services offered by medical and
allied health professions; also known as health care.
core public health functions Correct Answers -assessment :
systematically collect, analyze, and make available information
on healthy communities.
-policy development: promote the use of a scientific knowledge
base in policy and decision making
-assurance: ensure provision of services to those in need
definition of epidemiology Correct Answers •Is the diagnostic
discipline of public health.
•Is a major part of public health's assessment function.
•Investigates causes of diseases.
•Identifies trends in disease occurrence.
•Evaluates effectiveness of medical and public health
interventions.
•Is an observational science.
definition of public health Correct Answers "the science and art
of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health
through the organized efforts and informed choices of society,
