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By: Lauren Horsburgh
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Waves Of Public Health
When did the first wave of public...,
What did the first wave of public...,
Who led the first wave of public ...
17  cards
Ageing Population
Current rate of growth indicates ...,
How is population growth or decli...,
What factor in addition to birth ...
11  cards
Risk
What is absolute risk,
What is relative risk,
How do you calculate relative risk
14  cards
Causation
What type of prevention is most e...,
What is the difference between se...,
What is the importance of underst...
9  cards
Adolescence
How do who define adolescence,
How do who define youth,
How do who define young people
16  cards
Inequalities And Women's Health
What effect does socioeconomic de...,
Breast feeding is especially indi...,
Drug and alcohol problems are inc...
3  cards
Malnutrition And Obesity
What is the definition of mild ma...,
What is the definition of moderat...,
What is the definition of severe ...
17  cards
Growth Charts
Why is growth in children measured,
How are growth charts produced,
How do you determine which centil...
9  cards
Vaccines
What is active immunity,
What is passive immunity,
How is immunisation distinct from...
36  cards
Stigma
What is stigma,
What is stigma usually base on,
What is external stigma and what ...
10  cards
Homelessness
What groups of people are most li...,
What is the average life expectan...,
Why do homeless people avoid serv...
4  cards
Inequality
Inequality is decreasing in scotl...,
Countries with the least inequali...,
What social factors are likely to...
10  cards
Clinical Audit
What is clinical governance,
What is clinical audit,
What should clinical audits be ba...
6  cards
Alcohol And Drugs
Alcoholics are less likely to rec...,
It is advised than men and women ...,
Drinking excessively is more comm...
17  cards
Smoking And Tobacco
What is the average age at which ...,
What is the only risk factor for ...,
What groups of children are more ...
12  cards

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