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Public Health Policy: Historical Perspectives and Evolution

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Which of the following is NOT a key factor that has influenced the evolution of public health policy?

  1. Changing disease patterns

  2. Technological advancements

  3. Political ideologies

  4. Economic conditions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Political ideologies have not been a key factor in shaping public health policy.

The first comprehensive public health law in the United States was enacted in which year?

  1. 1798

  2. 1848

  3. 1878

  4. 1912


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first comprehensive public health law in the United States was the Marine Hospital Service Act of 1798.

Which of the following public health policies was NOT a major focus of the Progressive Era?

  1. Food and drug safety

  2. Occupational health and safety

  3. Mental health care

  4. Water and sanitation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mental health care was not a major focus of public health policy during the Progressive Era.

The Social Security Act of 1935 established which of the following programs?

  1. Old-age insurance

  2. Unemployment insurance

  3. Aid to Families with Dependent Children

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Social Security Act of 1935 established old-age insurance, unemployment insurance, and Aid to Families with Dependent Children.

Which of the following public health policies was a major focus of the Great Society program?

  1. Medicare

  2. Medicaid

  3. Head Start

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Medicare, Medicaid, and Head Start were all major focuses of the Great Society program.

The National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974 was enacted in response to which of the following concerns?

  1. Rising health care costs

  2. Unequal access to health care

  3. Both of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974 was enacted in response to concerns about rising health care costs and unequal access to health care.

Which of the following public health policies was a major focus of the Clinton health care reform plan?

  1. Universal health insurance

  2. Managed care

  3. Both of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Universal health insurance and managed care were both major focuses of the Clinton health care reform plan.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 was enacted in response to which of the following concerns?

  1. Rising health care costs

  2. Uninsured Americans

  3. Both of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 was enacted in response to concerns about rising health care costs and uninsured Americans.

Which of the following is NOT a key challenge facing public health policy today?

  1. Chronic diseases

  2. Mental health disorders

  3. Environmental health hazards

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chronic diseases, mental health disorders, and environmental health hazards are all key challenges facing public health policy today.

Which of the following is NOT a potential strategy for addressing the challenges facing public health policy today?

  1. Prevention

  2. Treatment

  3. Health promotion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prevention, treatment, and health promotion are all potential strategies for addressing the challenges facing public health policy today.

Which of the following is NOT a key stakeholder in the public health policymaking process?

  1. Government officials

  2. Public health professionals

  3. Healthcare providers

  4. The general public


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The general public is not a key stakeholder in the public health policymaking process.

Which of the following is NOT a key factor that influences the public health policymaking process?

  1. Public opinion

  2. Political ideology

  3. Economic conditions

  4. Scientific evidence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Scientific evidence is not a key factor that influences the public health policymaking process.

Which of the following is NOT a key challenge facing public health policy in the 21st century?

  1. Globalization

  2. Climate change

  3. Aging population

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Globalization, climate change, and aging population are all key challenges facing public health policy in the 21st century.

Which of the following is NOT a potential strategy for addressing the challenges facing public health policy in the 21st century?

  1. International cooperation

  2. Multi-sectoral collaboration

  3. Community engagement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

International cooperation, multi-sectoral collaboration, and community engagement are all potential strategies for addressing the challenges facing public health policy in the 21st century.

Which of the following is NOT a key trend in the evolution of public health policy?

  1. Increasing focus on prevention

  2. Growing emphasis on health equity

  3. Declining role of government

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The declining role of government is not a key trend in the evolution of public health policy.

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