The Purpose of Public Health Core Functions Is To

question 18

Multiple Choice

The purpose of public health core functions is to:

• A) Clarify the role of the government in fulfilling the mission of public health
• B) Ensure the safety of populations in receiving quality health care
• C) Provide community-based individualized care to every person in the United States
• D) Unite public and private providers of care in a comprehensive approach to providing health care

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Definitions:

Population Growth

Population growth refers to the increase in the number of individuals in a population, often measured by the natural rate of birth minus deaths, as well as migration factors.

Economic Development

The process by which the overall health, well-being, and academic level of a nation or region is improved through industrial, political, and social changes.

Birthrates

are statistical measures showing the number of live births per 1,000 people in a population over a given period of time, reflecting fertility trends.

Peripheral Countries

Refers to nations that are on the margins of the global economy, often characterized by lower levels of industrialization, weaker state institutions, and greater dependence on core countries.