V. Key Issues: Population Health

Lead Editor- Michele Battle-Fisher

Topic Outline

A. Burden of Illness
     1. Avoidable mortality
     2. Avoidable morbidity
     3. Chronic Diseases
     4. Disability
     5. Cost-of-illness

B. Public Health
     1. Health planning and development
     2. Personal health (see Public Medical Programs)
     3. Bioterrorism
     4. Community-oriented primary care

C. Health Demographics
     1.  Demography
     2. Age and Health
     3. Gender and health
     4. Minority health

D. Environmental Health
     1. Environmental Law
     2. Environmental Justice
     3. Global Warming
     4. Toxic Chemicals Control
     5. Air Quality Protection
     6. Water Quality Protection
     7. Hazardous Waste Control
     8. Radiation Control

E. Health Promotion
     1. Physical activity and fitness
     2. Obesity
     3. Nutrition
     4. Tobacco
     5. Alcohol abuse
     6. Drug abuse
     7. Stress
     8. Violent and abusive behavior
     9. Sleep deprivation
   10. Comprehensive health promotion

F. Health Protection
     1. Sanitation
     2. Food safety
     3. Drug safety
     4. Medical device safety
     5. Occupational safety and health
     6. Unintentional injuries
     7. Infectious disease surveillance/control

G. Prevention
     1. Clinical Preventive Services
     2. Oral Health Care
     3. High Blood Pressure Control
     4. Family Planning
     5. Infant Health
     6. Maternal Health
     7. Immunization
     8. STD Prevention
     9. HIV/AIDS Prevention