20 Questions
What is the aim of any immunization programme?
To reduce disease transmission
What is the principle of herd immunity?
Sufficient immune people in a community can protect susceptible individuals from infection
What does universal precautions in infection control emphasize?
Good basic hygiene as the most important aspect of infection control
What is the definition of an outbreak?
Two or more people linked by a common factor experiencing similar illness or confirmed infection
What is the aim of screening in disease control?
To identify apparently healthy people who may be at increased risk and offer appropriate treatment
What are non-communicable diseases?
Diseases considered to be non-infectious in origin and spread
What is the most common condition related to oral diseases?
Non-treated caries
What does the prevention paradox refer to?
The careful consideration of risks and benefits for individuals and populations when introducing disease prevention measures
What is the aim of high-risk prevention strategies?
To prevent diseases among individuals with high susceptibility or exposure
What is the aim of universal prevention strategies?
To prevent diseases across entire populations regardless of individual risk
What is the preferable approach, according to the text?
Prevention over treatment
What does the Prevention Paradox suggest?
A large number of people exposed to a small risk may generate more cases than a small number exposed to high risk
What does universal prevention aim to do?
Prevent more and reduce the proportion above threshold
What is the focus of Secondary prevention?
Early diagnosis and treatment
What occurs in the future while risks occur now, as per the text?
Benefit
What does primary prevention include?
Health promotion, specific protection
What does the text suggest about levels of prevention?
There are three levels: primary, secondary, and universal
What is the aim of preventing at highest levels of risk?
To reduce individual risk but not population risk
What does the balance of risks and benefits consider?
Future benefits vs current risks
What does the text suggest about risk factors in the population?
Risk factors are evenly distributed in the population
Test your knowledge on disease prevention, the importance of prevention over treatment, and the balance of risks and benefits. Explore concepts such as the prevention paradox and the strategies of high risk versus universal prevention.
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