#1
Which of the following is NOT a current trend in public health?
Traditional Chinese Medicine
ExplanationNot a mainstream trend in public health practices.
#2
What is a common challenge faced in implementing telehealth services?
Lack of internet connectivity
ExplanationInternet access is necessary for telehealth services.
#3
What is the primary purpose of public health interventions?
To prevent disease and promote health in populations
ExplanationPreventative measures to improve population health.
#4
Which of the following is an example of a non-communicable disease?
Diabetes
ExplanationDiseases not transmitted between people.
#5
Which of the following is a major challenge in global vaccination efforts?
Insufficient vaccine supply
ExplanationInadequate availability of vaccines worldwide.
#6
Which of the following diseases has recently posed a significant challenge to global public health?
Ebola
ExplanationEbola outbreaks have had substantial global health impacts.
#7
What is one of the main goals of precision medicine?
To provide personalized healthcare based on individual genetics and lifestyle
ExplanationCustomized healthcare tailored to individual characteristics.
#8
What is the term used to describe the process of individuals making decisions that support their health?
Health behavior
ExplanationIndividual choices affecting health outcomes.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to health disparities?
Genetic predisposition
ExplanationInnate biological factors not typically linked to disparities.
#10
Which of the following factors contributes to the rising prevalence of antibiotic resistance?
Overuse and misuse of antibiotics
ExplanationExcessive and improper use leading to resistance.
#11
What is the 'social determinants of health'?
The influence of social factors such as economic status and environment on health outcomes
ExplanationExternal social factors impacting health outcomes.
#12
What is the significance of the Alma Ata Declaration in the field of public health?
It emphasized the importance of primary healthcare
ExplanationStressed the centrality of basic healthcare services.
#13
Which of the following is NOT considered a social determinant of health?
Genetic predisposition
ExplanationBiological traits rather than social conditions.
#14
What is the concept of 'herd immunity'?
The protection of vulnerable individuals in a population due to the majority being immune
ExplanationCollective immunity reducing disease transmission.