PBH 315 Study Guide EC

What is the historical context for Health Promotion?

• The development of vaccines

• The rise of chronic diseases

• The Industrial Revolution

• The discovery of antibiotics

What does the Epidemiologic Transition refer to?

• Shift from infectious to chronic diseases

• Increase in birth rates

• Decline in global population

• Rise of pandemics

What is the focus of Healthy People 2030?

• Economic growth

• Health equity and well-being

• Technological advancement

• Environmental sustainability

What is the role of education in health promotion?

• To provide entertainment

• To inform and empower individuals

• To increase government control

• To reduce healthcare costs

What is the purpose of stakeholders in Health Promotion Programs (HPP)?

• To fund research

• To influence policy and practice

• To create advertisements

• To manage healthcare facilities

What are the origins of Ecological Models?

• Biological sciences

• Social and behavioral sciences

• Physical sciences

• Mathematical sciences

What is health equity?

• Equal distribution of resources

• Fair opportunity to attain full health potential

• Uniform healthcare policies

• Standardized medical treatments

What is the role of health professionals in advancing health equity?

• To provide medical care only

• To advocate for policy changes

• To focus on individual treatment

• To manage healthcare budgets

What is the purpose of health literacy in public health?

• To improve communication between healthcare providers and patients

• To increase the number of healthcare facilities

• To reduce healthcare costs

• To promote medical research

What is the main goal of root cause mapping in public health?

• To identify underlying issues affecting health outcomes

• To increase funding for healthcare

• To promote new medical devices

• To expand hospital infrastructure