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19 Terms
Public Health
Activities or policies meant to positively impact the health of a human population, focusing on prevention of disease and premature death.
Population
A group of individuals identified by at least one common characteristic.
Population health
Health status of a defined group of people, reported as aggregated data for the group.
Public health system
The organizations involved in public health activities.
Epidemiology
The study of how diseases affect the health and illness of populations.
Biostatistics
The application of statistics to biological fields, especially in health and public health.
Health education specialists
Professionals who educate individuals and communities about health-related topics.
10 Essential Public Health Services
A set of activities that public health systems should undertake to ensure public health.
Assessments in public health
Monitoring health status to identify and solve community health problems.
Policy Development in public health
Informing, educating, and empowering people about health issues.
Assurance in public health
Enforcing laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the lead public health agency in the US.
Healthy People 2030
A set of health objectives for the nation to achieve over a decade aimed at improving health.
Vision of Healthy People 2030
A society in which all people can achieve their full potential for health and well-being across the lifespan.
Mission of Healthy People 2030
To promote, strengthen, and evaluate efforts to improve the health and well-being of all people.
Environmental health workers
Professionals who focus on the external factors that can affect human health.
Healthcare vs Public Health
Healthcare refers to individual medical care, while public health focuses on population-level health.
Program planners
Professionals who design health programs based on community needs.
Linking people to health services
Connecting individuals to personal health services and ensuring care when unavailable.