Public Health and Wellness Initiatives Quiz

Influenza is caused by the influenza virus.

The recommended daily intake of water for an average adult is 2 liters.

Iron is a micronutrient.

Hepatitis B vaccine is administered via injection.

The main purpose of hand hygiene is to prevent the spread of infections.

WHO, or World Health Organization, is responsible for coordinating international public health efforts.

BMI stands for Body Mass Index in the context of health.

The term for the process of reducing the number of new cases of a disease in a population is Control.

The primary vector for the transmission of malaria is the mosquito.

Bacteria is the primary cause of dental caries (tooth decay).

Treatment is not a primary prevention strategy in public health.

Genetics is not considered a modifiable risk factor for heart disease.

The term for the ability of a microorganism to resist the effects of medication that once could successfully treat the microorganism is Antibiotic resistance.

Case fatality rate is a measure of the effectiveness of a health intervention in reducing the number of deaths from a particular disease.

Genetic predisposition is NOT a component of the social determinants of health.