A(n) _____ Is a Brief, Precise, and Unambiguous Description of a Policy

question 67

Short Answer

A(n) _____ is a brief, precise, and unambiguous description of a policy, procedure, or principle within a specific organization.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Nonrivalry

A characteristic of a good or service whereby its consumption by one individual does not reduce its availability for consumption by others.

Nonexcludability

The inability to keep nonpayers (free riders) from obtaining benefits from a certain good; a characteristic of a public good.

Public Goods

Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they are available to all members of society and one person's consumption does not reduce availability for others.

Public Good

A good or service offered to every member of a society for free, supplied by either government entities or private individuals or groups, without seeking financial gain.