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involves the study and practice of protecting and improving the health of people in a group or community
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Public Health
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includes all the government and private organizations that work with the public to prevent disease and promote positive health behaviors
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Public Health System
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a period of isolation imposed on people who may have been exposed to an infectious disease
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Quarantine
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an infectious disease of the small intestine that causes severe diarrhea and vomiting
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Cholera
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groups of people who, because of age, behavior, or some other factor, are likely to contract a serious disease of disorder
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High Risk Populations
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medical care given to a woman during pregnancy
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Prenatal Care
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the study of disease among populations and the ways to prevent or control disease
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Epidemiology
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the federal agency with the widest range of responsibilities for public health
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Department of Health and Human Services
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sets and implements national health policy, conducts medical research, promotes disease prevention, and enforces health and safety standards
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Public Health Service
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promotes improvements in the practice of medicine, the organization and financing of health care, and access to quality care
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Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
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investigates and assesses risks to human health from hazardous materials
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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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collects data and conducts research on nearly all types of diseases, disorders, and disabilities
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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inspects, tests, and assesses the safety of food, drugs, and a variety of consumer goods
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Food and Drug Administration
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funds health services and resources for underserved populations such as migrant workers, people with AIDS, and homeless people
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Health Resources and Services Administration
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provides comprehensive health care for Native Americans
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Indian Health Service
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the primary biomedical research facility of the federal government that conducts research in all areas of human health and provides grants to support medical research at institutions throughout the country
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National Institutes of Health
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supports programs that prevent and treat mental illness and substance abuse
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Department of Labor that identifies occupational hazards and enforces laws requiring minimum safety standards in the workplace
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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responsible for inspecting and grading meant, poultry, and other agricultural products
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Department of Agriculture
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protects the public from environmental hazards and enforces laws that regulate pollution and sets standards for safe exposure levels for toxic substances and radiation
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Environmental Protection Agency
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one of the volunteer service organizations that is sponsored by the federal government and works full time for one year in a federal, state, or private nonprofit agency
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Volunteers in Service to America
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provide a full range of public health services to the people in the communities they serve
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Local Health Departments
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standards established by the state for certain factors that affect health, such as water quality, sanitation in restaurants, and sewage treatment facilities
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Health Codes
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the numbers of births and deaths and the numbers and kinds of diseases within a population
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Vital Statistics
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provides countries in need with people trained in medicine, agriculture, water quality, engineering, and other health-related skills
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World Health Organization
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aids children through immunization programs, day-care and health centers, school food programs, and the training of nurses and teachers
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United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
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works to improve food production and distribution in developing countries
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Food and Agriculture Organization
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provides support for developing countries
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United States Agency for International Development
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wide-spread lack of food
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Famine
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the gradual reintroduction of fluids to someone who has suffered severe water loss
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Oral Rehydration Therapy
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a United States government organization that trains volunteers for public health work in developing countries
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Peace Corps
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the world’s largest private international public health organization that assists anywhere in the world for victims of disasters, providing medical care, food, clothing, and temporary shelter
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International Committee of the Red Cross
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