Public Health Concepts and Research

Vanessa Hill introduces the concept of health as a complex story influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors. She shares her journey from media to sleep research, emphasizing the importance of behavior change in health. The series aims to explore public health, its mission, and the collaboration required to promote health across populations. Upcoming episodes will address health equity and historical perspectives. The video concludes with credits and resources for further learning.

What does the story of our health include beyond our personal choices?

• Social, economic, and environmental conditions

• Just our genetic makeup

• Only our diet and exercise

• Only our mental health

What is Vanessa Hill's YouTube channel called?

• Mindcraft

• Bodycraft

• HealthCraft

• Braincraft

What was Vanessa Hill's biggest experiment to date?

• A bedtime procrastination hotline

• A Hollywood reality show about improving sleep

• A documentary on designer DNA

• An investigation into crystal healing

What does Vanessa Hill's research focus on?

• The best behavior change techniques for improving sleep

• The effects of diet on health

• The role of genetics in disease prevention

• The impact of exercise on mental health

What is the primary goal of public health?

• Improving healthcare technology

• Focusing on mental health only

• Preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health for everyone

• Treating individual diseases

Which fields do public health experts collaborate with?

• Only statisticians

• Just environmental scientists

• Sociology, statistics, politics, environmental science, and more

• Only medical professionals

Why is public health often unnoticed?

• Because it is a new field

• Because we are better at noticing when it isn't working

• Because it only affects a small group of people

• Because it is not important

What will the series explore regarding health equity?

• The impact of diet on health

• How identity and stigma interact with our health

• The role of exercise in mental health

• The effects of technology on sleep

What historical event will the series travel back to?

• The discovery of penicillin

• The Black Death

• A historic typhus outbreak in 19th century Selesa

• The Spanish Flu

Where was Crash Course Public Health filmed?

• Castle Garrity Studio in Indianapolis, Indiana

• New York, New York

• Los Angeles, California

• Chicago, Illinois