15 Questions
What were the major killers in the past?
Bubonic plague, tuberculosis, smallpox
Which infectious agents were 'conquered' by immunization?
Bacteria - tuberculosis, cholera, typhoid
What is a means of transmission for infectious diseases?
Aerosol
What public health measure does not help in interrupting the chain of infection?
Wearing face masks
Which disease has been eradicated from the Western Hemisphere?
Polio
What is the primary role of local governments in relation to environmental health?
Providing clean water and disposal of wastes
Which federal agency is responsible for researching, setting standards for exposure limits, and enforcing regulations related to environmental hazards?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Which environmental hazard led to neurological damage in workers in Minamata, Japan?
Mercury
What is the primary health concern associated with radon gas mentioned in the text?
Lung cancer
What is the major concern associated with the accumulation of greenhouse gases mentioned in the text?
Depletion of the earth’s ozone layer
Which government level initially provided clean water and disposal of wastes as the population grew?
Local governments
What is a major concern associated with the accumulation of greenhouse gases?
Global warming and climate change
Which of the following is naturally radioactive and potentially causes lung cancer?
Radon gas
Which environmental hazard led to neurological damage in workers in Minamata, Japan?
Mercury
Which agency is responsible for researching, setting standards for exposure limits, and enforcing regulations related to environmental hazards?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Test your knowledge on the major infectious diseases that plagued humanity in the past and the methods used to 'conquer' them, including immunization and antibiotics. This quiz will cover diseases such as the Bubonic plague, smallpox, cholera, typhoid fever, and more.
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