Lesson 1 "Defining Community"

Turn to Page 368 Read the brief introduction to the chapter and look at the goals you will achieve this chapter.

Scan Pages 369-372; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 369-372 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Read Pages 369-372 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 372? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 1 "Defining Community" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 1 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Common association similar cultural, racial, or religious ties.

Common identity - similar interests or goals.

Community - a group of people who live in the same place or have common interests.

epidemic - a disease that spreads quickly

Resource - a source of supply and support.

Economics - the way in which money and other resources are divided among community members.

Section Review Answers

1. No, a community may have a common association other than area.
2. People addicted to drugs are less productive and are more likely to become ill. They may also become violent.
3. Poverty puts people at risk for many serious heath problems such as malnutrition.
4. The goal to increase health and quality of life for older Americans.
5. The number of people 65 years and older will increase because people are living longer than they used to.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you explain what makes up a community?

Are you able to describe the importance of community health?

Can you identify factors that affect community health?

Lesson 2 "Community Health Resources"

Scan Pages 373-376; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 373-376 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Take a look at the questions on page 376 so you know what to look for while reading.

Read Pages 373-376 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 376? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 2 "Community Health Resources" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 2 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Private resource - a group of people not associated with the government.

Public resource - a health service that is run by a local, state, or national government.

Volunteer resource - a group of people who donate their time to provide services.

Screening service - an exam that provides prevention, such as eye and ear exams.

Statistics - important information.

Grant - an amount of money given.

Recall - an order to return unsafe items.

Charitable organization - a group of people who give funds to health care programs.

Section Review Answers

1. Three kinds of local health resources are public, private, and volunteer.
2. Volunteer groups can help serve needs that public and private resources do not serve or that might be unavailable or unaffordable.
3. Public health departments keep track of the types of diseases that have been treated in the community.
4. Charities raise money through donations.
5. The CDC might provide information about a disease and how to treat or prevent it.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you identify local, state, national, and international health resources?

Are you able to describe how these resources can affect the heath of a community?

Can you identify how these resources are funded?

Lesson 3 "Community Health Advocacy Skills"

Scan Pages 377-380; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 377-380 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Scan for an read the short articles and tips that you find on Pages 377-380.

Read Pages 377-380 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 380? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 3 "Community Health Advocacy Skills" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 3 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

budget - a written plan for spending money.

Expense - something you need to spend money on.

Income - the amount of money received or earned from a job.

Advocacy group - an organization that works to benefit a specific group.

Section Review Answers

1. The community pays for its services through taxes.
2. A person would use a budget to help decide how much money is needed for his or her needs.
3. Preventive care costs less than treatment of illness. It reduces the demands on health care system. Preventative care allows the community to provide more care for less money.
4. An advocacy group provides health services or helps people find affordable health services. The group may work with government to try to change laws or policies.
5. By saving money, families can have additional money available if they have a medical emergency.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Are you able to explain how to find community services?

Can you identify ways people can manage their resources.

Are you able to describe how communities can manage their resources and how people can improve their community?

 Preparing for Chapter 18 Test

Turn to Page 381 and read the Chapter 18 summary.

On pages 382-383 you will find the Chapter 18 review, complete the review.

Check your answers with those in the Key Points.

Take the Chapter 18 Test "Public Heath"

Review the answers then print the results for your records.

Chapter 18 Review answers

1. identity
2. epidemic
3. area
4. health resources
5. Poverty
6. goals
7. increase
8. Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
9. donate
10. screening services
11. World Health Organization (WHO)
12. taxes
13. budget
14. advocacy group
15. An epidemic is a disease that spreads quickly.
16. State health departments provide statistics about public health. They also provide free services such as vaccination and education programs.
17. The CDC would be concerned about reports of a new disease.
18. You cannot pay some of your expenses, and you go into debt.
19. Health promotion and prevention programs are important because by providing information about health problems, these programs can decrease the risk of these problems occurring Because prevention care costs less than treating diseases, the community can save money.
20. Charitable organizations might start a new fundraising campaign to support research for a cure.

Congratulations you finished Chapter 18!!