Understanding External Causes of Morbidity Quiz

Explore the significance of external causes of morbidity, mechanisms of injury, and preventive measures in this comprehensive quiz on injury epidemiology.

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Which of the following is an example of an external cause of morbidity?

Infection with a virus

Hypertension

Motor vehicle accident

Diabetes mellitus

What is the leading cause of external injury-related deaths in industrialized countries?

Falls

Motor vehicle accidents

Drowning

Poisoning

Which of the following is NOT an external cause of morbidity?

Inhalation of toxic fumes

Heart disease

Firearm injuries

Drowning

Which of the following is NOT a common mechanism of injury associated with external causes of morbidity?

Electric shock

Radiation exposure

Stabbing

Strangulation

What is the primary difference between external causes of morbidity and internal causes?

External causes involve physical injuries, while internal causes involve diseases or conditions originating within the body.

External causes involve mental health issues, while internal causes involve physical health problems.

External causes are genetic, while internal causes are environmental.

External causes are treatable with medication, while internal causes require surgery.

Which of the following is NOT considered an external cause of morbidity?

Natural disaster

Bacterial infection

Physical assault

Occupational injury

Which of the following is a preventive measure for reducing external causes of morbidity?

Vaccination campaigns

Increasing sugar intake

Smoking cessation programs

Sedentary lifestyle

What role do environmental factors play in external causes of morbidity?

They have no impact on external causes.

They can exacerbate or mitigate the risk of injuries and accidents.

They only affect internal causes of morbidity.

They are the primary cause of external injuries.

What is the primary goal of injury prevention programs?

To eliminate all injuries

To reduce the severity of injuries

To increase the number of injuries

To relocate injuries

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What is the significance of understanding external causes of morbidity in public health?

It helps in determining appropriate treatment for various diseases.

It aids in preventing injuries and accidents through targeted interventions and policies.

It is irrelevant to public health as it focuses solely on internal causes.

It contributes to advancements in medical technology.

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Which age group is most commonly affected by external causes of morbidity?

Children under 5 years old

Adolescents and young adults

Middle-aged adults

Elderly individuals

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Which demographic group has the highest rate of mortality due to external causes?

Males

Females

Children

Elderly

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What is the term used to describe the intentional self-inflicted injury with a lethal outcome?

Accidental injury

Suicide

Homicide

Self-defense

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What is the most common mechanism of injury leading to external causes of morbidity?

Blunt force trauma

Penetrating trauma

Thermal injury

Chemical injury