Question 1

Public health systems rely on:&#10;A)a well-educated and experienced workforce.&#10;B)clear direction and leadership from CEOs.&#10;C)philosophical and economic drivers.&#10;D)use of health services by various population groups.

Accepted Answer

A well-educated and experienced workforce is crucial for the success of public health systems as they are responsible for implementing and delivering services to the population. Without a skilled workforce, public health systems would struggle to address the health needs of their communities. Clear direction and leadership from CEOs, philosophical and economic drivers, and use of health services by various population groups are all important factors as well, but they are not as foundational as having a competent workforce.

Question 2

A high-risk population health strategy is one that:&#10;A)targets only 'at risk' people accessing the hospital system.&#10;B)targets populations that are at higher risk of developing poorer health outcomes.&#10;C)targets population groups that do not adhere to healthy living messages such as advertisements.&#10;D)has the possibility of placing population groups at higher risk of illness.

Accepted Answer

A high-risk population health strategy targets populations that are at higher risk of developing poorer health outcomes. These can be identified based on various factors, such as age, gender, socio-economic status, ethnicity, and health behaviors. By targeting these populations, healthcare providers can implement interventions that aim to prevent or manage the onset of diseases and improve health outcomes. However, it is important to ensure that such strategies do not inadvertently place population groups at higher risk of illness.

Question 3

The level of health that you experience is determined by:&#10;A)the environment around you.&#10;B)your genetics and personal choices.&#10;C)your social and economic circumstances.&#10;D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

The level of health that an individual experiences is influenced by a combination of environmental, genetic, personal, social, and economic factors. These factors interact with each other and can lead to positive or negative health outcomes. Therefore, the best answer is D, all of the above.

Question 4

Public health is a broad field that refers to:&#10;A)improvements in conditions that affect everyone.&#10;B)the prevention of disease and injury by focusing on the determinants of health.&#10;C)the minimisation of health risks.&#10;D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Public health encompasses improvements that affect everyone, prevention of disease and injury by addressing the determinants of health, and minimizing health risks. Therefore, all of the provided choices are correct.

Question 5

Environmental health officers (EHOs)investigate possible sources of food contamination.This helps address population health issues by:&#10;A)investigating food outlets that may be selling contaminated food.&#10;B)preventing harm to the public through the transmission of disease.&#10;C)inspecting premises to ensure proper food handling.&#10;D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Environmental health officers investigate possible sources of food contamination by inspecting premises to ensure proper food handling, investigating food outlets that may be selling contaminated food, and preventing harm to the public through the transmission of disease. All of these actions help address population health issues by reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses and protecting public health.

Question 6

Population health approaches can be described as:&#10;A)seeking to influence health outcomes across various populations or sub-populations and the distribution of outcomes across those various populations.&#10;B)health services provided to specific population groups.&#10;C)allocation of health services to different population groups.&#10;D)use of health services by various population groups.

Accepted Answer

Population health approaches focus on improving health outcomes for entire populations or specific sub-populations, and addressing health disparities or inequities in those populations. It is not focused solely on providing health services to specific groups or allocating services based on population demographics, although those factors may be considered in a population health approach. The use of health services by different populations is a result or outcome of population health approaches, rather than the approach itself.

Question 7

Public health funding is:&#10;A)estimated according to how much the 'market-place' can spare.&#10;B)measured against different types of population-level activity.&#10;C)allocated after the acute care sector has been funded.&#10;D)not allocated for the private sector.

Accepted Answer

Public health funding is measured against different types of population-level activity. This means that funding is allocated based on the specific healthcare needs of a population, rather than just how much money is available in the market. It is important to allocate funding in this way to ensure that public health initiatives, such as disease prevention and health promotion, are adequately funded and able to address the needs of the population they serve.

Question 8

Philosophically,the values of public health are based on:&#10;A)reducing the cost of illness and treatment.&#10;B)notions of health for all,social justice and equity.&#10;C)protecting the vulnerable sections of society.&#10;D)assessing personal and professional conditions for people.

Accepted Answer

The values of public health are based on notions of health for all, social justice, and equity. Public health is concerned with improving overall population health and reducing health inequities by addressing social determinants of health such as poverty, education, and access to healthcare. Reducing the cost of illness and treatment and protecting the vulnerable sections of society are important goals of public health, but they are not the philosophical basis of public health values. Assessing personal and professional conditions for people is not a value of public health, but may be a component of individual healthcare or occupational health.

Question 9

What document or legislation sets out the requirements for individuals,organisations,and governments and their agencies for the control of infectious diseases,the control of a range of risks to public health,and measures that must be taken to promote and protect health?

A)Public Health Mandate
B)Public Health Act
C)Public Health Strategy
D)Public Health Policy

Accepted Answer

The Public Health Act typically sets out the legal framework for the control of infectious diseases, the management of public health risks, and the promotion and protection of health. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of individuals, organizations, and government agencies in relation to public health.

Question 10

Australia has three levels of government.Which level of government is responsible for public health?&#10;A)The federal government and the state and territory governments&#10;B)The federal government and local governments&#10;C)State and local governments&#10;D)All three levels of government

Accepted Answer

All three levels of government in Australia have responsibilities for public health. The federal government provides overall leadership and funding for healthcare and public health programs, while the state and territory governments are responsible for running hospitals, health services, and implementing public health policies. Local governments also have a role in public health, through initiatives such as promoting healthy lifestyles and providing community health services.

Question 11

The social determinants of health are:&#10;A)increasingly informing population health studies and programs.&#10;B)part of actions to control disease,improve the health of populations and address inequities.&#10;C)social conditions in which people live and work.&#10;D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The social determinants of health are:&#10;A)increasingly informing...

Deck 5: Public Health in Australia