Pubh 4

Antibiotic resistance

When bacteria evolve to resist the effects of antibiotics, making infections harder to treat.

Concern of antibiotic resistance

It leads to longer illnesses, higher medical costs, more hospitalizations, and increased mortality.

Importance of cancer screening

It increases survival rates, allows for less aggressive treatment, and reduces cancer mortality.

Risk assessments in cardiovascular disease

They identify individual risk factors (like smoking, cholesterol, and blood pressure) to guide preventive actions such as lifestyle changes or medications.

Factors reducing infant mortality in the early 20th century

Improved sanitation, clean water, pasteurization of milk, public health nursing, and maternal education.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

An organization formed in 1980 to stop drunk driving.

Advocacy changes by MADD

Legal drinking age of 21, stricter DUI laws, ignition interlock devices, and public awareness campaigns.

History and mission of MADD

Founded in 1980 by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver; its mission is to end drunk driving and support victims.

Successes of MADD

Lower DUI death rates, raising the drinking age, zero-tolerance laws, and victim support services.