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I. Global Health Issues

1. Immunizations and Vaccines - Safe and effective use of a small amount of virus that imitates the virus to prevent infection.

2. Mental Health and Mental Disorder - Level of psychological well-being and absence of mental disorder.

3. Tuberculosis - Bacterial infection spreading via the lymph nodes and bloodstream.

4. HIV/AIDS - Caused by unprotected sexual intercourse.

5. Serious Games - Created to solve real-world problems.

6. Non-Communicable Diseases - Non-infectious, non-transmissible diseases.

7. Malaria and Other Vector-Borne Diseases - Causes symptoms such as fever, fatigue, vomiting, and headaches.

8. Alcohol and Tobacco Abuse/Addiction - Causes both non-communicable and communicable diseases.

9. Communicable Diseases - Also known as infectious diseases, caused by pathogens.

10. Drug Use and Abuse - Use of a drug in a way that is harmful to oneself or others.

II. Classifications of Health Career Pathways

1. Direct Patient Care - Involves direct interaction with patients (e.g., Phlebotomist, Pharmacist).

2. Imaging and Diagnostics - Uses diagnostic tests with limited patient interaction (e.g., Radiologist).

3. Health Care Facility Support - Ensures proper functioning and sanitation (e.g., Hospital Admin, Transport Technicians).

4. Health Informatics or Business - Focuses on hospital operations (e.g., Medical Billing).

5. Research and Development - Uses research findings to advance healthcare (e.g., Biostatisticians, Epidemiologists, Industrial Hygienists, Dietitians).

III. Fields of Health

1. Public Health - Improves and protects the health of the population.

2. Nursing - Provides direct care, medical assistance, health education, and promotes recovery.

3. Pharmacy - Provides medication and instructions on proper usage.

4. Mental Health - Concerned with psychological and mental well-being.

5. Epidemiology - Focuses on research and development related to diseases.

6. Nutrition and Dietetics - Promotes healthy eating and provides dietary advice.

7. Environmental Health - Studies how the environment affects human health.

8. Genetics and Genomics - Studies genetic connections and traits.

9. Health Administration - Manages healthcare organizations and oversees business operations.

10. Physiotherapy - Improves movement, reduces pain, and restores mobility through exercises.

IV. Health Pathway, Description, Career

1. Direct Patient Care - High level of patient interaction and follow-up care (e.g., Dentist, Therapist, Nurse).

2. Imaging and Diagnostics - Uses diagnostic tests with minimal patient interaction (e.g., Medical Technologist, Phlebotomist, Radiologist).

3. Health Care Facility Support - Ensures sanitary and functional healthcare environments (e.g., Property Custodian, Infection Control Officer, Hospital Maintenance).

4. Health Informatics or Business - Focuses on sustaining hospital operations (e.g., Data Analyst, Health Information Specialist, Medical Encoder).

5. Research and Development - Uses scientific research to advance healthcare (e.g., Biomedical Engineers, Biostatisticians, Epidemiologists).

V. Medical Care Systems

1. Public Health - Collective effort of public health workers to improve community health.

2. Maternal and Child Health - Provides healthcare to pregnant women and children.

3. Occupational Health and Safety - Determines the impact of work on health.

4. Environmental Health and Drug Prevention Control - Examines how social and physical environments shape community health.

5. Nutrition and Dietetics - Assists patients in choosing the right food for a healthy lifestyle.