Institute:Office of National Coordinator (ONC) Workforce Training Curriculum
Component:Introduction to Health Care and Public Health in the U.S.
Unit:Public Health - Part 1
Lecture:Public Health Terminology, Organization, Funding, and Roles
Slide content:Selected Public Health Terminology - 2 Incidence The number of new events/cases in a population. Requires a specified time period and a defined population. Intervention In public health, refers to an action/program that is meant to benefit the health of a population. Examples might include legislation, education, or service delivery. 5
Slide notes:Incidence the number of new events or cases in a population. Requires a specified time period and a defined population. Intervention in public health, refers to an action or program that is meant to benefit the health of a population. Examples might include legislation, education, or service delivery. 5