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PUBH 320 Test 1public policy
a course of government action or inaction in response to a public problem
how does public policy relate to public health?
policies may be in place to protect us from diseases, etc.
-ex: age restriction of buying alcohol
does public policy and public health have a connection?
Yes
Health Care
clinical side of things, individualized treatments, downstream after problem
-ex: going to doctors
Public Health
populations, less about treatment and more prevention focused, upstream before problem
Public Health Proffesionals
work in community with non profits or community orgnizations
, -can work in health care after treatments
Health Care Professionals
professionals who are touching the patients and helpng them
-ex: ultrasound techs
Ph/HC
provide access, make things available or accessible
-address challenges individuals and communities face
-ex: add more sidewalks for people's safety
Why is Change Necessary and How Is It Made?
necessary to minimize risk to individuals and communities
and change is made by dissecting problems and finding solution (often policy solutions)
public policy is created when ...
perception of risks to the community and population
-ex: more vapes shops popping up, policy of no more strip clubs after child pornography allegations
Is policy always the solution?
No
when is it necessary for the government to intervene to protect the public well being?
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