Nurb 440 exam 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Assessment, Policy Development, Assurance - What are the core functions of public health? What is Assessment? - -Systematically collect, analyze, & make available info on healthy communities -Gathering info & analyzing health conditions & associated risks in a community What is Policy Development? - -Promote use of scientific knowledge in policy & decision making -Use of info gathered during the assessment function to develop local & state health policies & resources What is Assurance? - ...