Public Health Principles and Government Roles

Vocabulary flashcards covering core public health concepts, justice models, political dynamics, government branches, and state versus local responsibilities.

PH Mission

Fulfilling society's interest in assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.

Social Justice

A public health perspective that focuses on the common good.

Market Justice

A public health perspective that focuses on individual responsibility and refraining from infringing on behaviors.

Paternalism

Government restriction of individual freedom that is only acceptable for laws concerning children.

Misinformation

Inaccurate or false information shared unintentionally.

Disinformation

False or misleading information shared intentionally.

Legislative Branch

The branch of government that passes laws regarding public health activities.

Judicial Branch

The branch of government that further defines passed laws.

Executive Branch

The branch of government that works out the details of the law and implements public health actions.

FDA

A federal agency regulated through the federal government's authority over interstate commerce.

Local Health Departments

Agencies responsible for day-to-day public health tasks, core public health functions, and providing medical care for the poor.

State Health Departments

Agencies responsible for coordinating local health agencies, collecting and analyzing data, managing Medicaid, licensing medical personnel/facilities, providing lab services, and funding hospitals.