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publichealth

Efforts to monitor and promote the welfare of the population

An announcement that informs the public that a product has been determined unsafe

recall

A widespread shortage of food famine

In this lesson, you will learn to

explain the role of government agencies in public health.

identify the health related jobs done by nongovernment agencies.

Organizing Information

Using headings from this

lesson, create a graphic

that shows different ways

in which public health is

protected.

Headings in this Lesson

• What Is Public Health?

• Federal Health Agencies

• Nongovernmental Health Organizations

• Public Health at the International Level

What Is Public Health?

You can be confident your food, medicine, and water are safe because Americans have systems for public health.

public health Efforts to monitor and promote the welfare of the population

What Is Public Health?

County Level

National Level

International Level

PublicHealth

Federal Health Agencies

At the federal level, public health is overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

HHS includes more than 300 programs in a variety of health areas.

Federal Health Agencies

Main Agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services

National Institute of Health (NIH)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Indian Health Service (IHS)

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Federal Health Agencies

If a product is found to cause a health problem or an injury, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will issue a recall of that product.

recall An announcement that informs the public that a product has been determined unsafe

Nongovernmental Health Organizations

Nongovernmental health organizations depend on donations of money and/or time.

The American Heart Association and American Cancer Society are examples of nongovernmental health organizations.

Nongovernmental Health Organizations

Functions of Nongovernmental Health Organizations

Keeping the public informed about research and new developments to treat diseases

Helping to fund research efforts for ways to prevent and cure diseases and responding to illness and injury.

Providing programs that teach prevention of disease and responding to health emergencies and disasters.

Public Health at the International Level

In many places throughout the globe, populations are faced with famine.

famine A widespread shortage of food

International health organizations work to eliminate disease and famine throughout the world.

Public Health at the International Level

Two important international health organizations are:

The World Health Organization (WHO)

Doctors Without Borders

These organizations rely on donations to continue their efforts.

What I Learned

Describe What are some agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services? What kinds of efforts do these groups make in support of public health?

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What I Learned

Vocabulary What is a recall? What information is included in a recall?

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What I Learned

Recall Name two nongovernment health organizations. Tell what types of help these organizations offer.

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Thinking Critically

Analyze Look at Figure 15.7. Tell which of these agencies look after the well-being of less fortunate Americans. Briefly explain your answer.

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Thinking Critically

Synthesize Imagine that a river floods halfway around the world, destroying farms and homes. Which public health organizations would be most likely spring into action? What steps might they take to help the people of this region?

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