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How does the medical model define As the absence of disease.
health?
What is the World Health A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-
Organization's definition of health? being, and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity.
What dimensions of health are Both physical and mental dimensions of health.
emphasized by the Society for
Academic Emergency Medicine?
What is holistic health? An approach that considers physical, mental, social,
and spiritual dimensions of health.
What is the significance of religion They can have healing effects on morbidity and
and spirituality in health? mortality.
What is quality of life in the context of Overall satisfaction with life during and following
health care? encounters with the health care delivery system.
What are risk factors? Attributes that increase the likelihood of developing
a particular disease or negative health condition.
, What are the three components of the Agent (What), Host (Who), Environment (Where).
Epidemiology Triangle?
What is an acute condition? A relatively severe, episodic condition of short
duration, often treatable and subject to recovery.
What is a chronic condition? A condition that persists over time, is not severe, but
is generally irreversible.
What are the three main reasons for New diagnostic methods, expanded screening and
the rise of chronic conditions in the diagnosis, and lifestyle choices.
U.S.?
What is the goal of Communities To reduce risk factors, prevent/delay chronic disease,
Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW)? promote wellness, and provide sustainable health
change.
What are the three main principles of Evaluate risk factors, provide adequate public health
health promotion and disease services, and implement interventions.
prevention?
What is the difference between Medicine focuses on individual treatment, while
medicine and public health? public health focuses on preventing disease and
promoting health for populations.
What is Blum's Model of Health A model that includes environment, lifestyle, heredity,
Determinants? and behavioral risk factors.
What are some examples of Diet and physical activity.
behavioral risk factors?
System, Public Health, and Social Justice –
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Terms in this set (126)
How does the medical model define As the absence of disease.
health?
What is the World Health A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-
Organization's definition of health? being, and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity.
What dimensions of health are Both physical and mental dimensions of health.
emphasized by the Society for
Academic Emergency Medicine?
What is holistic health? An approach that considers physical, mental, social,
and spiritual dimensions of health.
What is the significance of religion They can have healing effects on morbidity and
and spirituality in health? mortality.
What is quality of life in the context of Overall satisfaction with life during and following
health care? encounters with the health care delivery system.
What are risk factors? Attributes that increase the likelihood of developing
a particular disease or negative health condition.
, What are the three components of the Agent (What), Host (Who), Environment (Where).
Epidemiology Triangle?
What is an acute condition? A relatively severe, episodic condition of short
duration, often treatable and subject to recovery.
What is a chronic condition? A condition that persists over time, is not severe, but
is generally irreversible.
What are the three main reasons for New diagnostic methods, expanded screening and
the rise of chronic conditions in the diagnosis, and lifestyle choices.
U.S.?
What is the goal of Communities To reduce risk factors, prevent/delay chronic disease,
Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW)? promote wellness, and provide sustainable health
change.
What are the three main principles of Evaluate risk factors, provide adequate public health
health promotion and disease services, and implement interventions.
prevention?
What is the difference between Medicine focuses on individual treatment, while
medicine and public health? public health focuses on preventing disease and
promoting health for populations.
What is Blum's Model of Health A model that includes environment, lifestyle, heredity,
Determinants? and behavioral risk factors.
What are some examples of Diet and physical activity.
behavioral risk factors?
