Concepts in Public Health and Disease Prevention Quiz

Rehabilitation is a tertiary level of prevention focused on restoring function and minimizing disability after illness or injury.

Influenza is a viral infection caused by influenza viruses.

Hepatitis B is a communicable disease caused by the hepatitis B virus and is transmitted through infected blood and bodily fluids.

Contact tracing aims to identify and isolate individuals who may have been exposed to a contagious disease to prevent further spread.

Mosquitoes are common vectors for the transmission of malaria, carrying and transmitting the Plasmodium parasites.

HIV/AIDS is primarily transmitted through unprotected sexual contact with an infected person.

Physical inactivity is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease that can be addressed through lifestyle changes and increased physical activity.

The primary goal of epidemiology is to identify patterns and causes of diseases to prevent their occurrence and spread.

Malaria is a vector-borne disease transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

Type 2 diabetes is a non-communicable disease characterized by insulin resistance and high blood sugar levels.

Environmental health focuses on promoting and protecting the health of individuals by ensuring access to clean water, air, and safe living environments.

R0 is a crucial epidemiological parameter representing the average number of secondary infections generated by one infected individual in a susceptible population.

Rabies is a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans, often through bites.

Lyme disease is a vector-borne illness transmitted to humans through the bites of infected ticks.

Herd immunity refers to the resistance to the spread of a contagious disease within a population due to a sufficient proportion of individuals being immune.

Access to healthcare services is a social determinant of health that influences individuals' overall well-being and health outcomes.

Health promotion aims to prevent the occurrence of diseases and enhance overall well-being through education, lifestyle changes, and public health interventions.

The Ottawa Charter emphasizes individual responsibility for health as a key principle in health promotion, encouraging individuals to take an active role in their well-being.

Salmonella infection is an example of a foodborne disease, often transmitted through the consumption of contaminated food products.