#1
What does the term 'endemic' mean in epidemiology?
A disease constantly present in a population within a geographic area
ExplanationPerpetual disease occurrence within a specific region.
#2
Which of the following is an example of a vector-borne disease?
Malaria
ExplanationMalaria is transmitted through vectors like mosquitoes.
#3
What does 'public health' primarily focus on?
Preventive measures for the entire population
ExplanationEfforts aimed at preventing diseases for the whole community.
#4
Which of the following best defines 'surveillance' in public health?
Monitoring and tracking of health events and health-related behaviors
ExplanationContinuous tracking of health-related occurrences.
#5
What is the term for a disease that spreads worldwide?
Pandemic
ExplanationGlobal spread of a disease.
#6
What is the term for the number of new cases of a disease in a given population during a specific time period?
Incidence
ExplanationMeasurement of new disease occurrences over time.
#7
What is the main goal of epidemiology?
To prevent diseases and promote health
ExplanationFocused on disease prevention and health promotion.
#8
What is the term for the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations?
Epidemiology
ExplanationAnalysis of health events and their determinants.
#9
Which of the following is NOT considered a non-communicable disease?
HIV/AIDS
ExplanationHIV/AIDS is an infectious disease.
#10
What is the term for the number of existing cases of a disease in a population at a given point in time?
Prevalence
ExplanationTotal disease cases at a specific time.
#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
ExplanationProtection through collective vaccination.
#12
What is the primary mode of transmission for the Ebola virus?
Direct contact with bodily fluids
ExplanationSpread through direct fluid contact.
#13
Which of the following is a measure of association used in epidemiology to quantify the strength of a relationship between two variables?
Odds ratio
ExplanationQuantifies the association strength between variables.
#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
ExplanationDistortion in study results due to population differences.