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what are major types of classifications of community organizations>
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1. govt- aka public
2. non govt- aka private/ NGO 3. quasi govt- a hybrid |
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t/f agencies are how the public health services are organized and delivered?
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true
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what is the scope of the public health organizations?
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1. international
2. natl/federal 3. state/regional/province 4. local- city, county, parish |
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govt health agencies are?
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funded by tax dollars
- managed by govt officials- elected, appointed, hired - authrority for geographical area (catchment) - several levels - WHO, HHS.... |
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WHO.
1. began in? 2. membership open to countries that ratify? 3. comprised of ? |
1. apr 7 1948
2. constitution 3. 193 delegates |
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the purpose of WHO is?
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attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health
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the work of WHO is guided by?
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general programme of work and united nations millennium declaration. most work carried out in poor countries
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what are the millennium developmental goals? (5)
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strengthen health systems
-ensure health is priority -address the diverse needs of countries -mob more resources for hx in poor countries -improve health related data |
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the department of health and human services HHS, is the principal agency for...
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protecting the health of all americans and providing essential human services
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who is the surgeon general?
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Regina M Benjamin
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Administration on aging AoA- designated to carry out?
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the provisions of the older Americans act of 1965
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ACF- administration for children and families is responsible for?
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providing direction and leadership for all federal programs for needy children and family- administers head start program
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AHRQ- agency for healthcare research and quality leads the federal agency for...
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research on health care quality, costs, outcomes, and patient safety
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ATSDR- agency for toxic substances and disease registry was created by?
2. serves the public to? |
1. superfund legislation
2. prevent harmful exposures and diseases related to toxic substances |
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CDC- provides?
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research
prevention programs headquartered in ATL |
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The 3 core fxns of public health are?
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1. assessment of health of community
2. policy development in the public interest 3. assurance of the publics health |
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AMR- american red cross founded in, by?
2. official services are? |
1881- Clara barton
2. provide relief of victims of natural disasters, serve as liaison btw members of military and families of during emergencies |
