Hpa 310 exam 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

who uses long term care? - ANSWERSolder adults children/adolescents/young adults (HIV and oncology) high-tech/specialized care (trachea things) physical and mental limitations why does this wide range of people seeking long term care treatment create problems? - ANSWERS- different ages and disease severity - different disease progressions - competencies of staff need to vary widely administration for community living (ACL) formed from... - ANSWERSOlder Americans Act Adults with Disa...

HPA 310 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is population health? How is it different than the medical model? - ANS-Population health: examines & addresses broader factor (asks WHY) Medical model: "sickness care system", quick fix Population health determinants and examples: - ANS-Policymaking: taxes, safety standards Social & Physical: environment, exposure to crime, norms (Access) Health Services: availability, cost Individual Behavior: Diet, exercise, drugs & alcohol Biology & Geneti...