10 Questions
Which term refers to an outbreak of a disease occurring over a large geographic area, possibly worldwide?
Pandemic
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned in the text as influencing the spread of disease?
Education level
What is the difference between incidence and prevalence of a disease?
Incidence is the number of new cases, while prevalence is the total number of cases.
Which of the following is the best description of an endemic disease?
A disease that occurs regularly and consistently within a population or geographic area.
Which of the following factors is most likely to influence the spread of a disease?
Sanitation practices
Which term describes a sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease within a specific population or area?
Epidemic
If a disease is present continuously in a particular region or population, it is considered to be:
Endemic
What term describes a few scattered cases of a disease occurring within an area or population?
Sporadic
If the total number of cases, both new and existing, is being considered, the term used is:
Prevalence
Which factor influencing the spread of disease is directly related to an individual's way of living?
Lifestyle
Test your knowledge on the different types of disease outbreaks and the factors influencing the spread of diseases such as nutrition, age, gender, and lifestyle. Learn about epidemic, endemic, sporadic, and pandemic occurrences.
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