Global Health and Public Health Interventions Quiz

Test your knowledge of global health, public health interventions, and epidemiology with 17 quiz questions! Explore topics like disease eradication, vaccination, health equity, and more.

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Which organization is responsible for coordinating international public health efforts and responding to global health emergencies?

World Trade Organization (WTO)

World Health Organization (WHO)

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Which of the following diseases has been eradicated worldwide due to successful public health interventions?

Malaria

HIV/AIDS

Smallpox

Tuberculosis

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of COVID-19?

Fever

Cough

Headache

Loss of taste or smell

What is the term used to describe the process of tracking the spread of diseases within a population?

Epidemiology

Pharmacology

Pathology

Physiology

Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes?

Cholera

Dengue fever

Tuberculosis

Malaria

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a pandemic?

Limited geographic spread

High transmission rate

Widespread impact on communities

Global spread

What is the primary goal of vaccination programs in public health?

To cure diseases

To prevent the spread of infectious diseases

To improve sanitation

To promote healthy eating habits

Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health?

Education level

Access to healthcare

Genetics

Income level

Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention strategy in public health?

Administering antibiotics to treat infections

Screening individuals for cancer

Promoting regular exercise to prevent heart disease

Providing smoking cessation programs

#10

What is the primary objective of the Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) related to health?

Eradicating poverty

Ensuring clean water and sanitation

Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all

Reducing inequality within and among countries

#11

Which of the following interventions is aimed at reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)?

Measles vaccination campaigns

Promotion of tobacco control measures

Improved sanitation facilities

Mass deworming programs

#12

What is the term used to describe the process of gradually relaxing restrictions aimed at controlling the spread of a disease?

Quarantine

Mitigation

Lockdown

Phased reopening

#13

What is the term used to describe the deliberate release of a biological agent to cause illness or death in people, animals, or plants?

Pandemic

Endemic

Epidemic

Bioterrorism

#14

Which of the following factors contributes to health disparities among different populations?

Equal access to healthcare services

Income level

Genetic homogeneity

Shared cultural beliefs

#15

Which of the following is a key component of the One Health approach to public health?

Focus solely on human health

Integration of veterinary and environmental health

Emphasis on individual healthcare interventions

Exclusion of social determinants of health

#16

What is the term used to describe the approach that addresses the health of the entire population rather than focusing on individual health outcomes?

Personalized medicine

Community health

Population health

Precision public health

#17

Which of the following is a key factor contributing to the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance?

Overuse of antibiotics

Limited access to healthcare

Strict infection control measures

High vaccination rates