Epidemiology and Public Health Terminology Quiz

Explore key epidemiology terms & concepts with our quiz. Test yourself on disease spread, surveillance, and public health principles. Let's dive in!

#1

What does the term 'endemic' mean in epidemiology?

A disease that occurs sporadically in a population
A disease constantly present in a population within a geographic area
A disease outbreak affecting a large population
A disease that has been eradicated globally
#2

Which of the following is an example of a vector-borne disease?

Common cold
Influenza
Malaria
Pneumonia
#3

What does 'public health' primarily focus on?

Individual health concerns
Healthcare access for wealthy individuals
Preventive measures for the entire population
Treatment options for rare diseases
#4

Which of the following best defines 'surveillance' in public health?

The act of administering vaccines to a population
Monitoring and tracking of health events and health-related behaviors
A statistical technique used to analyze data
The study of how diseases spread within a population
#5

What is the term for a disease that spreads worldwide?

Pandemic
Epidemic
Endemic
Outbreak
#6

What is the term for the number of new cases of a disease in a given population during a specific time period?

Incidence
Prevalence
Morbidity
Mortality
#7

What is the main goal of epidemiology?

To treat individuals with diseases
To prevent diseases and promote health
To develop new drugs for diseases
To study the history of diseases
#8

What is the term for the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations?

Biostatistics
Pathology
Epidemiology
Immunology
#9

Which of the following is NOT considered a non-communicable disease?

Diabetes
HIV/AIDS
Heart disease
Cancer
#10

What is the term for the number of existing cases of a disease in a population at a given point in time?

Incidence
Prevalence
Mortality
Morbidity
#11

Which of the following best describes 'herd immunity'?

A form of immunity achieved when a sufficient portion of a population is vaccinated against a disease
A disease that is transmitted from animals to humans
A method of controlling infectious diseases using antibiotics
A type of immunodeficiency disorder
#12

What is the primary mode of transmission for the Ebola virus?

Airborne
Foodborne
Sexual contact
Direct contact with bodily fluids
#13

Which of the following is a measure of association used in epidemiology to quantify the strength of a relationship between two variables?

Standard deviation
Confidence interval
Odds ratio
Chi-square test
#14

What is the term for the systematic error introduced into epidemiological studies due to differences between the study population and the general population?

Bias
Confounding
Randomization
Hypothesis

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