CH 12 PH – Flashcards
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Lead agency for prevention, health data, epidemic investigation and public health measures aimed at disease control and prevention.
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Centers for disease control and prevention
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Lead research agency that also funds training programs and communication of health information to the professional community at the public
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National institute of Health
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Consumer protection agency with authority for safety of Foods and safety of foods and safety and efficacy of drugs?
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Food and drug administration
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Which of the following is not true of community oriented primary care?
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It defines a community based exclusively on geography
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Which of the following is true of local health departments?
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None of these are correct
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Yearly publication of data of life expectancy. Match the example with the essential Public Health Service.
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Monitor health status to identify and solve community health problems
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A health department is responsible for oversight of a communitywide effort that requires testing and follow up of all newborns for a genetic disease. Match the example with the essential public health service.
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Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts
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The epidemic intelligence service sends in a team of investigators to determine the cause of the recent increase in acute pneumonia. Messing with the essential public health service.
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Diagnose investigate health problems and health hazards in the community
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A health department is responsible for licensure of physicians, nurses and other health professionals. Match the example with essential public health service.
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Assure a competent public and personal health healthcare workforce
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Which of the following is/are true of global public health organizations?
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All of these are correct
