Public Health 100 Exam Review

A set of vocabulary-style flashcards covering the core concepts of the PUBH 100 exam review, including epidemiology, public health aims, infrastructure, and popular theories.

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The course code for the public health exam review instructional team.

John Snow

Known as the father of modern epidemiology.

Epidemiologic shift/transition

Refers to a shift in cause-of-death patterns.

Social Determinants of Health

(SDH) A main aim of public health and a popular theory and framework.

Prevention

(Pr)

One of the main aims of public health.

Population Health

(Po)

One of the main aims of public health.

Health Equity

(He)

One of the main aims of public health.

Achievements

(Ac)

One of the main aims of public health.

Public Health Infrastructure

Involves the responsibilities of the three levels of government and major differences from the healthcare system.

Surveillance

A key concept identified within the study of epidemiology.

Social Lottery

A popular public health theory and framework listed under Social Determinants of Health.

Life Course

(LC) A popular public health theory and framework.

Socio-Ecological Model

A popular theory and framework used in public health.

Epidemiology Definitions (Disease Status)

Key terms for review including Endemic, Epidemic, Outbreak, Pandemic, and Quarantine.

Epidemiology Definitions (Metrics)

Key terms for review including Incidence, Prevalence, Mortality, and Morbidity.

Three levels of government

The governing bodies whose responsibilities make up the public health infrastructure.