HLTH 3305 Exam 1 (100% Errorless Answers)

Health correct answers a state of complete physical, mental & social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Determinants of Health correct answers Genetic inheritance Physical Environment (natural + built) Social Environment Physical Environment correct answers Include health threats from exposure to toxins & unsafe conditions (occupational & residential) -heavy impact on low-income & minority communities Social Environment correct answers sociodemographic characteristics: race, ethnicity, SES = associated w/ significant variations in health status & risk for health problems -psychosocial work environment health behavior correct answers usually used to refer to negative behaviors -smoking, alcohol, drug abuse primary prevention correct answers eliminating risk factors for disease (immunizations, seat belts, condoms) -smallest effect of health care secondary prevention correct answers early detection & treatment of disease -subclinical & clinical tertiary prevention correct answers attempts to eliminate/moderate disability associated w/ advanced disease -rehab & limitation of disability Primary concern of health care correct answers Secondary & tertiary prevention -early detection, diagnosis, treatment of curable conditions Treatment of chronic diseases to prevent exacerbation, stabilize conditions, minimize future complications Components of Health Care System correct answers 1. Facilities 2. Workforce 3. Suppliers of therapeutics 4. Education & research organizations 5. Financing mechanisms Organization correct answers 3 Sectors: 1. Governmental health agencies 2. Private, non-profit 3. Private, for-profit