The future of public health is one with a focus on which of the following?

The future of public health is one with a focus on which of the following?

a. Equity and equality.
b. Acknowledging and acting on the issues that affect ecological sustainability.
c. Sustainability, and ensuring positive (and equitable) human experience, of which health is one.
d. All of the above.
e. Only b and c.

Answer: C

In Australia, 13% of the population is 65 years old or older (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2010). During the past decades, the number and proportion of the population in this age group have increased rapidly in Australia. How can we reduce the impact of this on our health services?

In Australia, 13% of the population is 65 years old or older (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2010). During the past decades, the number and proportion of the population in this age group have increased rapidly in Australia. How can we reduce the impact of this on our health services?

a. Rationing health services to particular population groups on the basis of criteria such as age or a person's responsibility for their condition.
b. Allocating more resources to preventative health and screening.
c. Providing environments and policies that encourage people to adopt healthier lifestyles, no matter their age.
d. All of the above.
e. Only b and c.

Answer: E

Fill in the gaps in the statement below with the most appropriate words and phrases: 'One of the major concerns for public health workers in countries like Australia is that __________ has/have a strong association with cardiovascular risk factors, obesity and diabetes.'

Fill in the gaps in the statement below with the most appropriate words and phrases:
'One of the major concerns for public health workers in countries like Australia is that __________ has/have a strong association with cardiovascular risk factors, obesity and diabetes.'

a. A lack of income and motivation.
b. Inadequate nutrition and too much physical activity.
c. A high income.
d. A lack of physical activity and the overconsumption of food.

Answer: D

Regardless of the health issue under consideration, what is one of the salient themes of public health in the twenty-first century?

Regardless of the health issue under consideration, what is one of the salient themes of public health in the twenty-first century? 

a. The notion of global effects and responses.
b. The need for each nation to make decisions about its own public health priorities.
c. More education and more resources.
d. More personal responsibility for health.

Answer: A