HSS 197: Public Health

4. top public health agency in the U.S.
6. disease that is prevalent over a country or worldwide
7. private organization that promotes quality rehab services
9. program providing medical insurance for low-income children not covered by Medicaid
11. number of new cases of a condition in an area during a specific time
12. research arm of the U.S. USDHHS
13. net providers offering healthcare and services to the uninsured, Medicaid, and vulnerable populations
14. a measure of deaths in a population, often by location
16. responsible for monitoring disease trends, investigating outbreaks
19. Health working to improve the health of an entire population
22. expectancy average expected length of life for a specific group of people
23. consequences unanticipated or unintended effects of actions

1. ensures quality care for residents
2. increase in prevalence of a disease within a specific area
3. Health art and science of preventing disease and prolonging life
5. general protects and advances the health of the nation
8. Commission evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations
10. number of existing cases with a particular condition
15. measure used to identify a specific health improvement component strategy
17. ensure the safety of foods, cosmetics and efficacy of pharmaceuticals
18. measure of disease incidence or prevalence in a population
20. of disease gap between current and optimal health in a population
21. study of distribution and patterns of health issues in populations