18 Questions
Which scientist is known as the 'Father of Immunology' for his work on smallpox vaccination?
Edward Jenner
Which of the following was NOT one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century?
Advancements in surgical techniques
Which 18th century development is described as the 'golden age of medical quackery'?
The Age of Enlightenment
Which scientist is credited with discovering the causative agents of tuberculosis, cholera, and anthrax?
Robert Koch
Which scientist's work on malaria led to the development of the germ theory of disease?
Charles Laveran
What was the name of the medical academy in Cordova that paved the way for modern European medical thinking?
The Cordova Medical Academy
What is one of the 10 GREATEST PUBLIC HEALTH ACHIEVEMENTS?
Control of Communicable Infections
What is the impact of public health on infant and child mortality?
Decrease of infant and child mortality
Which core function of public health involves recognizing tobacco use as a health hazard?
Assessment
What is one of the impacts of public health mentioned in the text?
Reduction of communicable diseases
What was a key achievement in public health related to motor vehicles?
Safer Workplaces
Which public health activity involves enabling people to increase control over and improve their health?
Health Promotion
What is the primary focus of public health as a science?
The study of risks to the health of populations
Which of the following is NOT considered an essential public health service?
Providing medical treatment to individuals
Which of the following best describes the concept of community health?
The collective efforts to promote, protect, and preserve the health of a community
What is the primary difference between community health and population health?
Population health is a broader concept that includes the distribution of health outcomes within a defined group, while community health is limited to the overall health status.
Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of a community?
Hierarchical power structures and formal leadership
What is the main focus of global health?
Describing health problems, issues, and concerns that transcend national boundaries
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