A student researches the definition of health. Which resource would state that health is defined as a “state of complete physical, mental, and social ‘wellbeing,’ and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”?

The health care infrastructure has resulted in Americans paying more for health care. Which of the following are most attributed to the higher costs?  

Public health aims to service health prevention for persons experiencing various levels of disease. Which of the following describes a secondary prevention?

Which statement would a health care professional make when discussing life expectancy?  

Pillar Health is a nonprofit hospital in West County. A patient exploring the webpage can find a community health needs assessment. Which best explains the purpose of publishing this needs assessment?

A physician discusses physical activity recommendations with the mother of an 8-year-old boy. Which of the following would be advised?

Two public health professors discuss the global health care system. They bring up various points for contrast and comparison between the U.S. and the rest of the world. What points mentioned would be most accurate?

News recently covered the weather event of a surge of tornados across the mid-southern region. The tornados left extensive damage and many people injured from being trapped or flying debris. This disaster involved extensive coordination for the sudden overload in those requiring attention and treatment. What occurred before the disaster to explain being ready for a need to increase response?

Two friends over dinner make remarks about how the menu is not as fun because the calories are there to make you feel guilty. One mentions the new menu is because of new regulations to “not make us fat.” What is true about the political debate over obesity? Select all that apply.

The stages-of-change model is one of several theories used to describe the reasoning behind behaviors. The theory has several stages. Which of the following are examples?