#1
Which of the following is not a primary focus of public health?
Providing individual medical treatment
ExplanationPublic health focuses on population-level interventions rather than individual treatments.
#2
What is the main goal of preventive medicine?
To prevent diseases
ExplanationPreventive medicine aims to stop diseases from occurring or spreading.
#3
Which of the following is an example of primary prevention in public health?
Promoting physical activity to prevent obesity
ExplanationPrimary prevention involves stopping the onset of diseases before they occur.
#4
What is the purpose of a community health assessment?
To assess the health needs of a population
ExplanationCommunity health assessments evaluate the health status and needs of a specific population.
#5
Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in public health?
Screening for colon cancer
ExplanationSecondary prevention involves early detection and treatment to halt or slow disease progression.
#6
What is herd immunity?
When a large portion of the population is immune to a disease, making its spread unlikely
ExplanationHerd immunity occurs when a significant portion of a population becomes immune to a disease, providing indirect protection to those who are not immune.
#7
Which of the following is a social determinant of health?
Education level
ExplanationSocial determinants of health are economic and social conditions that influence individual and group differences in health status.
#8
Which of the following is a measure of disease frequency in a population?
Prevalence
ExplanationPrevalence indicates the proportion of individuals in a population with a particular disease at a specific time.
#9
Which of the following is a core function of public health according to the CDC?
Assuring a competent public health workforce
ExplanationEnsuring there's a capable workforce is fundamental to achieving public health goals.
#10
What is the purpose of contact tracing in disease control?
To identify and isolate infected individuals
ExplanationContact tracing aims to track down and isolate individuals who may have been exposed to an infectious disease.
#11
Which of the following is an example of a One Health approach?
Collaborating with veterinary and environmental health experts to address zoonotic diseases
ExplanationOne Health approach involves interdisciplinary collaboration to address health issues at the human-animal-environment interface.
#12
What is the purpose of a health impact assessment (HIA)?
To evaluate the potential health effects of a proposed policy or project
ExplanationHIAs assess how policies, programs, or projects may affect the health of a population or community.
#13
Which of the following is a key component of a successful public health campaign?
Engaging with community members
ExplanationInvolving the community increases campaign effectiveness by fostering ownership and participation in health initiatives.
#14
What is the primary focus of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion?
To promote health and prevent disease
ExplanationThe Ottawa Charter emphasizes creating supportive environments and strengthening community action for health promotion.