Score for this quiz: 22.5 out of 25
Submitted Aug 25 at 7:07pm
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Question 1
2.5 / 2.5 pts
The Healthy People 2000 Report, started in 1987, was created to:
Implement a new national prevention strategy with one major goal-increase
life expectancy.
Implement a new national prevention strategy with two major goals –
increase life expectancy and increase access to preventive services.
Implement a new national prevention strategy with three major goals –
increase life expectancy, increase access to preventive services and reduce
health disparities.
IncorrectQuestion 2
0 / 2.5 pts
In 1842, Edwin Chadwick published the General Report on the Sanitary
Condition of the Laboring Population of Great Britain. Two of the most
significant findings included:
A description of the prevalence of disease among the laborer populations
The need for a champion for sanitary reform
Establishment of sanitary boards
None of the above
A and b
A and C
Question 3
2.5 / 2.5 pts
What is the focus of health promotion activities?
They target many community health objectives
They target long term health behavior changes
A and B
They target short term health behavior changes
Question 4
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Population Health refers to the
Physical, mental, and social well-being of defined groups of individuals and
the differences (disparities) in health between population groups
Physical, mental, and social well-being of defined groups of individuals and
the differences (equalities) in health between population groups
Physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of defined groups of individuals and
the differences (disparities) in health between population groups
Physical and social well-being of defined groups of individuals and the
differences (equalities) in health between population groups
Question 5
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Preventive services include
Assessment, screening, and immunization
Counseling, filtering, and immunization
Counseling, screening, and hospitalization
Counseling, screening, and immunization
Question 6
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Primary prevention avoids the development of a disease. Promotion activities
such as health education are primary prevention. Other examples include
smoking cessation programs, immunization programs, and educational
programs for pregnancy and employee safety.
True
False
Question 7
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Recognition of tobacco use as a health hazard has not reduced smoking-
related deaths.
True
False
Question 8
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In 1920, Charles Winslow defined public health as the science and art of
preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting physical health and
efficiency through organized community efforts for the sanitation of the
environment, control of community infections, and education of individuals
regarding hygiene to ensure a standard of living for health maintenance.
True
False
Question 9
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Enforcement laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety is
not one of the essential functions of public health.
True
False
