#1
What is the primary goal of public health?
To prevent and improve health at the population level
ExplanationPrevent and enhance population health.
#2
What is the primary goal of contact tracing during the outbreak of an infectious disease?
To identify and isolate affected individuals
ExplanationIsolate infected individuals.
#3
Which of the following is a non-communicable disease?
Type 2 diabetes
ExplanationType 2 diabetes is non-communicable.
#4
In the context of disease prevention, what is the purpose of a quarantine?
To separate and restrict the movement of individuals who may have been exposed to a contagious disease
ExplanationIsolate potentially exposed individuals.
#5
What is the primary purpose of the International Health Regulations (IHR)?
To prevent the international spread of diseases and avoid interference with international trade
ExplanationPrevent disease spread and trade interference.
#6
Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease?
Influenza
ExplanationInfluenza is contagious.
#7
What is herd immunity in the context of infectious diseases?
The resistance of a population to the spread of a disease due to a high proportion of individuals immune to the disease
ExplanationPopulation resistance due to high immunity.
#8
What is the significance of the social determinants of health in public health planning?
They are crucial factors that influence health and should be addressed in planning
ExplanationEssential factors influencing health.
#9
Which strategy is commonly used for vector control in preventing the spread of diseases like malaria?
Insecticide-treated bed nets
ExplanationBed nets are used for malaria prevention.
#10
What is the concept of 'One Health' in the context of public health?
Addressing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health
ExplanationInterconnected health of humans, animals, and environment.
#11
In the context of disease transmission, what does 'fomite' refer to?
An inanimate object that can harbor and transmit pathogens
ExplanationInanimate object carrying pathogens.
#12
What is the primary objective of the Global Vaccine Alliance (GAVI)?
Improving access to vaccines in lower-income countries
ExplanationEnhance vaccine accessibility in low-income nations.
#13
Which organization is responsible for coordinating international public health efforts?
World Health Organization (WHO)
ExplanationWHO coordinates global health efforts.
#14
What is a zoonotic disease?
A disease that spreads from animals to humans
ExplanationDisease transmitted from animals.
#15
In the context of public health, what does the term 'surveillance' refer to?
Tracking and monitoring the spread of diseases in a population
ExplanationMonitoring disease spread.
#16
What is the concept of 'health equity' in public health?
Ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to attain their highest level of health
ExplanationEquality in health opportunities.
#17
What is the role of a public health emergency response team during a disease outbreak?
To coordinate and implement emergency response activities
ExplanationCoordinate emergency response.
#18
Which of the following is a key challenge in global health governance?
Limited financial resources
ExplanationFinancial constraints in global health.
#19
What is the purpose of a public health campaign?
To promote healthy behaviors and raise awareness about health issues
ExplanationEncourage healthy behaviors and awareness.