PubH 1st Edition Lecture 4Outline of Last Lecture I. Video watched in class discusses “Sizzurp”a. The dangers behind sizzurp b. The promotion of this dangerous drink II. Why is public health important?a. Indicators of the health of a societyb. Determinants of Infant mortalityOutline of Current Lecture I. Leading causes of death in the USII. The evolving ways of healtha. Types of illness in the past compared to the new eraIII. Levels of prevention a. Primary prevention which can be healthful diet, sleep or exerciseb. Secondary prevention is also an MRI, yearly check-ups and blood workc. Tertiary prevention is surgery, antibiotics and chemotherapyCurrent LectureThe leading causes of death in the US are heart disease, stroke, cancer and diarrhea. In the last 114 years from infectious diseases to chronic in the age group from 1 up to 24. An infectious disease was defined as a virus or bacteria such as pneumonia. A chronic illness is something that develops over a long period of time, such as heart disease. The biggest cause of death today is homicide, suicide and accidents. These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Three levels of preventionHealth Status Levels of type of preventionHealthy: without any signs and symptoms of disease, illness or injuryPrimary prevention: preventative measures that keep illness/injury from happening before cellular change Example: hand washing, healthy diet, exercise, vaccine or immunization, sleep, sunscreenDisease, illness or injury Cellular changes, pathologySecondary Prevention (AFTER THIS OCCURS): next level of prevention (not treatment); things we do that lead to early diagnosis that leads to prompt treatment--- limits/stops disability and prevent more severe pathogenesis Example: mammogram, test for scoliosis or screening test, MRI, yearly check-ups, blood workDisability, important or dependency Tertiary Prevention—preventative measures aimed at rehabilitation following significant pathogenesisExample: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation,
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