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| Functions of a local health department | *helps control disease by checking food and water * check level of bacteria in swimming pools and beaches * insect and rodent control * street cleaning * garbage pickup |
| Ways local health department controls disease | check level of bacteria in local swimming pools, and checking water and food |
| What is the function of the State Health Department? | They work in areas such as environmental health, medical & laboratory services, and preventive health services |
| What are some community health resources? | hospital, nursing home, assisted living center, and senior citizen center |
| What are some modifications for helping people with with physical needs? | elevators, handicap parking spots, access ramps, handicap restrooms, and wider doorways |
| What does DHHS stand for? | Department of Health and Human Services |
| What does the DHHS do? | It is the main agency for protection |
| What does PHS stand for? | Public Health Service |
| Who is in charge of the PHS? | The DHHS |
| What are some branches of the PHS? | The NIH (National Institute of Health) and the CDC (Center for Disease Control) |
| What do the Centers for Disease Control do? | Their main function is to prevent the spread of communicable diseases |
| What does FDA stand for? | Food and Drug Administration |
| What does the FDA do? | They research, test and approve new products before they can be sold to the public |
| What is the main function of the United States Department of Agriculture? | To help farmers grow better crops & develop new crops |
| What does WHO stand for? | World Health Organization |
| What does WHO (World Health Organization) do? | United Nations agency to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services |
| Ways that you can contribute to community health | Be knowledgable of first-aid techniques, keep your body clean, keep yourself free of communicable diseases |
| What does UNICEF stand for? | United Nations Children's Fund (formerly United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) |
