Chapter 11: Epidemiology and Public Health Learning Objectives Quiz
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What is the main difference between pathology and epidemiology?

  • Pathology uses laboratory tests to diagnose diseases, while epidemiology uses statistical methods to study diseases.
  • Pathology deals with the symptoms of diseases, while epidemiology deals with the causes of diseases.
  • Pathology studies the structure and function of diseases in individuals, while epidemiology studies the distribution and determinants of diseases in populations. (correct)
  • Pathology focuses on treating diseases, while epidemiology focuses on preventing diseases.

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a contagious disease?

  • Requires direct contact for transmission (correct)
  • Is easily transmitted from person to person
  • Can be transmitted from one person to another
  • Can be transmitted through the air or contaminated surfaces

    • What is the epidemiological term used to describe the minimum amount of a pathogen required to cause infection in 50% of a population?

  • Infective dose
  • Communicable disease
  • Contagious disease
  • ID50 (correct)

    • Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease?

    <p>Influenza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: All communicable diseases are contagious diseases.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key focus of epidemiology?

    <p>Determining the distribution and determinants of diseases in populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the number of new cases of Chlamydia in the United States in 2016?

    <p>Incidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis?

    <p>Tularemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the disease that can result in fatal brain damage due to Toxoplasma gondii?

    <p>Toxoplasmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the total number of cases of COVID-19 reported in the year 2023?

    <p>Period prevalence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disease is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis?

    <p>Anthrax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the number of deaths per 1,000 population in Canada in 2018?

    <p>Mortality rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Incidence' refer to in epidemiology?

    <p>The number of new cases of a disease that occurred during a specified time period per a specifically defined population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the ratio of the number of people who died of a disease during a specified time period per a specified population?

    <p>Mortality rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In epidemiology, what does 'Point prevalence' refer to?

    <p>The number of cases of a disease existing in a given population at a particular moment in time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'Prevalence' in epidemiology?

    <p>The number of cases of a disease existing in a given population during a specific time period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the number of cases of a disease existing in a given population at a particular moment in time?

    <p>Point prevalence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Morbidity rate' represent in epidemiology?

    <p>The number of new cases of a disease that occurred during a specified time period per a specifically defined population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of infection control and public health measures?

    <p>To continuously prevent and control epidemics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a broad strategy for controlling and preventing infectious diseases?

    <p>Develop new vaccines for all diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a specific strategy mentioned for preventing or controlling infectious diseases?

    <p>Using personal protective equipment (PPE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of public health agencies according to the text?

    <p>To promote and protect the health of the entire population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a specific strategy for preventing or controlling infectious diseases?

    <p>Closing all international borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of public health according to the text?

    <p>Improving and protecting community health and well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of public health agencies?

    <p>To prevent the spread of diseases and promote healthy lifestyles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of healthcare personnel in public health?

    <p>Performing surgical procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations focused on public health?

    <p>World Health Organization (WHO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)?

    <p>To track and report on communicable diseases in the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency is responsible for public health at the provincial level in Canada?

    <p>Provincial Health Organizations (PHO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of public health units at the regional level in Canada?

    <p>To report cases of communicable diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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