Principles of Public Health Quiz

Blood type is not typically considered a determinant of health, unlike factors such as lifestyle, environment, and genetics.

Incidence measures the rate of occurrence of new cases of a disease within a defined population over a specified period.

Treatment is typically not considered a primary component of the public health approach, which focuses more on prevention and population health.

Diabetes is a non-communicable disease, meaning it cannot be transmitted from person to person and is often chronic in nature.

The mortality rate is a measure of the number of deaths in a particular population over a specified period, typically expressed as a ratio.

Zoonotic diseases are those that can be transmitted between animals and humans, and rabies is a classic example of such a disease.

Epidemiology focuses on understanding how diseases are distributed and what factors influence their occurrence in populations.

Smallpox is the only disease to have been eradicated globally through vaccination efforts.

Health promotion aims to empower individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors and prevent illnesses.

Herd immunity occurs when a significant portion of a population becomes immune to a disease, indirectly protecting those who are not immune.

Social determinants of health refer to the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, including factors such as socioeconomic status, education, and social support networks.

Policy development involves creating and implementing regulations, laws, and strategies aimed at improving public health and addressing health disparities.

Quaternary prevention is not a recognized level in the traditional public health prevention model, which includes primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.