Indigenous Knowledge and Environmental Health

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What is a common characteristic of regions where people are affected by Neglected Tropical Diseases?

  • High income and economic growth
  • Access to clean water and sanitation
  • Lack of access to underlying health determinants (correct)
  • Presence of advanced medical facilities

What is the estimated number of people killed by Neglected Tropical Diseases worldwide every year?

  • 2 million
  • 1 million
  • 100,000
  • 534,000 (correct)

What is the term used to describe the summary measure of population health?

  • DALYs (correct)
  • HIV/AIDS rates
  • NTDs
  • Mortality rates

What is the estimated cost of treatment for most NTD mass drug administration programs per person per year?

<p>Less than 50 cents (USD) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many countries and territories are affected by at least one NTD?

<p>149 countries and territories (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the 'big three' diseases along with NTDs?

<p>Hotez's 'gang of four' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason why certain diseases are considered Neglected Tropical Diseases?

<p>They primarily affect the poorest and most marginalized areas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of forced entry into a biomedical model for indigenous communities?

<p>Pathologization of certain conditions through medicalization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Neglected Tropical Diseases that affects long-term health outcomes?

<p>They are chronic and debilitating (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a vicious cycle experienced by nations with high rates of parasitic disease?

<p>Financial costs and long-term physical consequences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in shaping NTD infection patterns?

<p>Social factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of limited access to biomedical clinics for indigenous communities?

<p>Worse health outcomes due to lack of access to biomedical care (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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