Social determinants of health How does the CDC define “social determinants of health?” Explain the force fields in Blum’s model. What percentage of premature deaths can be attributed to inadequate access to medical care? What can be done to address this issue? Describe the “Force Field and Well-Being Paradigms of Health” according to Blum. How […]
Community Preparedness and Response Explore the Center for Preparedness and Response section from the CDC to learn about the resources available to public health officials in the event of emergency or disaster. Read the Are We Prepared? page section from the CDC for national standards, reports, capabilities, and strategies for improvement in community preparedness and […]
The following map tool presents data compiled by the CDC showing levels of obesity in the U.S. since 1985. Use the slider above, beginning at 1985, and move to the right. What do you observe? Slide slowly, year by year to see changes in obesity patterns over time. Stop and observe carefully in 1991, 1997, […]
