Public Health Crossword

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  1. 3. A field of public health that uses biostatistics to indicate possible trends and risk factors for health problems in the population.
  2. 5. Public health initiative targeting water, which lowered the rates of cavities nationwide.
  3. 6. Federal health insurance program for those over the age of 65. Primarily concerned with increasing access to health care and medication.
  4. 8. Group of minerals used as fireproof insulation material. Unfortunately, the large fibers of this material can cause severe respiratory problems such as mesothelioma and asbestosis.
  5. 11. A public health measure to reduce exposure to disease through isolation and mostly used as a last resort.
  6. 13. Administration of a weakened or inactive virus, highly important in the global elimination of smallpox.
  7. 15. One of the largest emerging public health issues worldwide and responsible for a variety of health afflictions including type II diabetes and heart disease. Approximately 1/3 of Americans combat this on a daily basis.
  8. 16. Children ages 0-6 who are insured by Medicaid are eligible for free dental checkups, fluoride treatments, and fillings through this program.
  9. 17. Focusing on prevention, ensuring the health of entire populations. (2 words, no spaces)
  10. 18. WARMING Worsened by the burning of fossil fuels, resulting in large changes in temperature and environment. (2 words, no spaces)
  11. 19. Inequity, a lack of equality that can lead to reduced health.
  12. 20. Retrovirus that can cause Acquired Immunodeficiency Disorder Syndrome. Transmitted through blood (i.e. blood transfusions, intravenous drug use) and sexual contact.
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  1. 1. Unbreakable material that replaced glass in many instances, leading to more durable containers. However, there are great environmental concerns over creating the product and whether chemicals can go into foods and liquids.
  2. 2. Found on rats, the vehicle for bubonic or black plague that ravaged Europe during the 14th Century.
  3. 3. Where we live and breathe; we are only as healthy as this.
  4. 4. Federal health insurance program for those below the poverty line. Increases access to health care and medication.
  5. 7. In 1913, a Snohomish County nurse service was first established through joint efforts to combat this illness, marking the beginning of public health in the county.
  6. 9. Unicellular organisms that can be beneficial or detrimental to the body; found in foods such as cheese and yogurt. Escherichia Coli (E.Coli) is an example.
  7. 10. Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. households depend on this type of system to treat their wastewater.
  8. 12. Considered by many to be the first epidemiologist in recorded history. (2 words, no spaces)
  9. 14. Harmful metallic element found largely as a component of paint, poisoning has taken numerous lives since, even after it was banned from paint products.