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Which agency of the United Nations coordinates international public health issues?

  • World Health Organization (WHO) (correct)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • European Union
  • International programs and agencies

    • What is the budget of the WHO for 2015-2016?

  • $3 billion
  • $1 billion
  • $5 billion
  • $4 billion (correct)

    • What is the role of the CDC in international public health efforts?

  • Coordinating with the European Union
  • Maintaining a global alert and response system
  • Monitoring and carrying out public health efforts (correct)
  • Developing infrastructure in healthcare

    • What is the purpose of the Health Security Committee of the European Union?

    <p>Monitoring disease outbreaks within its member countries and internationally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are emerging infectious diseases?

    <p>Diseases that are new to the human population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are reemerging infectious diseases?

    <p>Diseases that are increasing in frequency after a previous period of decline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diseases are included in WHO's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?

    <p>Malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of WHO's global alert and response system?

    <p>Maintaining a global alert and response system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of international programs and agencies in promoting global public health?

    <p>To develop infrastructure in healthcare, public sanitation, and public health capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of funding for WHO's budget?

    <p>Equal contributions from member states and voluntary contributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an emerging infectious disease?

    <p>HIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency monitors and prepares for emerging infectious diseases?

    <p>World Health Organization (WHO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of international programs and agencies involved in global public health?

    <p>Developing infrastructure in health care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the budget of the World Health Organization for 2015-2016?

    <p>$4 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of WHO's vaccination program?

    <p>Smallpox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of WHO's global alert and response system?

    <p>To coordinate international responses to emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the CDC in international public health efforts?

    <p>To monitor and prepare for emerging infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an emerging infectious disease?

    <p>A disease that is new to the human population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the need to apply resources to understand and control the impact of emerging infectious diseases?

    <p>Because they are increasing in frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a reemerging infectious disease?

    <p>Tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for monitoring epidemics in developing countries?

    <p>To save lives and assist nations lacking in resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Health Security Committee of the European Union?

    <p>To coordinate with WHO and monitor disease outbreaks within its member countries and internationally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the spread of Ebola during the 2014-2015 epidemic in western Africa?

    <p>The disease was highly contagious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of WHO's research and development efforts on emerging infectious diseases?

    <p>To understand the diseases that have a high probability of causing epidemics and that are poorly understood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency of the United Nations coordinates international public health issues?

    <p>The World Health Organization (WHO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the budget of WHO for 2015-2016?

    <p>$4 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the examples of emerging and reemerging infectious diseases mentioned in the text?

    <p>HIV and Ebola virus disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of WHO's global alert and response system?

    <p>To coordinate information from member nations and provide logistical support in the event of a public health emergency or epidemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

    <p>To carry out international monitoring and public health efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diseases are included in WHO's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?

    <p>HIV/AIDS, Ebola virus disease, and H1N1 influenza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of international efforts to promote global public health?

    <p>To develop infrastructure in healthcare, public sanitation, and public health capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of emerging infectious diseases?

    <p>Diseases that are new to the human population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of reemerging infectious diseases?

    <p>Diseases that are increasing in frequency after a previous period of decline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the European Union Health Security Committee?

    <p>To coordinate information from member nations and provide logistical support in the event of a public health emergency or epidemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of funding for WHO's budget?

    <p>$1 billion funded by member states and $3 billion by voluntary contributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the United States' contribution to international public health efforts?

    <p>To carry out international monitoring and public health efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a disease that is considered both emerging and reemerging?

    <p>Lyme disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Health Security Committee of the European Union in disease outbreaks?

    <p>It coordinates with WHO to monitor disease outbreaks within its member countries and internationally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of WHO's global alert and response system?

    <p>To coordinate information from member nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of international programs and agencies involved in promoting global public health?

    <p>To develop infrastructure in healthcare, public sanitation, and public health capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of WHO's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?

    <p>Both emerging and reemerging infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of funding for $3 billion of WHO's budget for 2015-2016?

    <p>Voluntary contributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in international public health efforts?

    <p>To carry out international monitoring and public health efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause for the necessity of international efforts to promote global public health?

    <p>National boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an infectious disease that is monitored and prepared for by WHO and national public health agencies such as the CDC?

    <p>HIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of international programs and agencies in promoting public sanitation?

    <p>To develop infrastructure in public sanitation only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of WHO's vaccination program?

    <p>Infectious diseases preventable by vaccines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of WHO's budget for 2015-2016?

    <p>Developing infrastructure in public health capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a disease included in WHO's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?

    <p>Dengue fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of WHO's global alert and response system?

    <p>To coordinate information from member nations regarding infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in international public health efforts?

    <p>To monitor and prepare for emerging infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a disease that is increasing in frequency after a previous period of decline?

    <p>Lyme disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Health Security Committee of the European Union?

    <p>To coordinate information from member nations regarding infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an emerging infectious disease?

    <p>HIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of funding for $3 billion of WHO's budget for 2015-2016?

    <p>Voluntary contributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency coordinates international public health issues?

    <p>The World Health Organization (WHO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of WHO's efforts in infectious disease control and prevention?

    <p>Developing and implementing strategies for control and prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a disease mentioned as an example of emerging or reemerging infectious diseases?

    <p>Dengue fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of international programs and agencies in promoting global public health?

    <p>To develop infrastructure in healthcare, public sanitation, and public health capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the CDC's international monitoring and public health efforts?

    <p>To monitor and prepare for emerging infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is NOT included in WHO's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?

    <p>Influenza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the global alert and response system maintained by WHO?

    <p>To provide logistical support in the event of a public health emergency or epidemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency monitors disease outbreaks within its member countries and internationally, coordinating with WHO?

    <p>The European Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between emerging and reemerging infectious diseases?

    <p>Emerging infectious diseases are new to the human population, while reemerging infectious diseases have shown an increase in prevalence in the previous twenty years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the CDC in international public health efforts?

    <p>To carry out international monitoring and public health efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is an example of an emerging infectious disease?

    <p>Lyme disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of funding for $3 billion of WHO's budget for 2015-2016?

    <p>Voluntary contributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of WHO's efforts in promoting global public health?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of national public health agencies such as the CDC and WHO in monitoring and preparing for emerging infectious diseases?

    <p>To detect and respond to outbreaks before they become widespread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Health Security Committee maintained by the European Union?

    <p>To monitor disease outbreaks within its member countries and internationally, coordinating with WHO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a disease included in examples of emerging and reemerging infectious diseases?

    <p>Smallpox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the budget of the World Health Organization for 2015-2016?

    <p>$4 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the World Health Organization's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?

    <p>Monitoring and preparing for emerging infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of WHO's global alert and response system?

    <p>To coordinate information from member nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is responsible for monitoring disease outbreaks within the European Union and internationally?

    <p>The Health Security Committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between emerging infectious diseases and reemerging infectious diseases?

    <p>Emerging infectious diseases are new to the human population, while reemerging infectious diseases have previously been controlled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in international public health efforts?

    <p>To carry out international monitoring and public health efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of emerging infectious diseases?

    <p>Ebola virus disease, H1N1 influenza, and Lyme disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of funding for the World Health Organization's budget?

    <p>Member states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency of the United Nations coordinates international public health issues?

    <p>The World Health Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of international programs and agencies in promoting global public health?

    <p>To develop and implement strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the European Union's Health Security Committee?

    <p>To monitor disease outbreaks within its member countries and internationally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of WHO's vaccination program?

    <p>Preventing the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the United States' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is NOT included in WHO's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?

    <p>Lyme disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of international programs and agencies involved in promoting global public health?

    <p>To promote all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reemerging infectious disease?

    <p>Lyme disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of WHO's global alert and response system?

    <p>To coordinate information from member nations during public health emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in international public health efforts?

    <p>Monitoring and carrying out public health efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is NOT an example of an emerging or reemerging infectious disease?

    <p>Measles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of $3 billion of WHO's budget for 2015-2016?

    <p>Voluntary contributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Health Security Committee of the European Union?

    <p>Monitoring disease outbreaks within its member countries and internationally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a disease that WHO develops and implements strategies for the control and prevention of?

    <p>Cholera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of international monitoring and public health efforts carried out by the CDC?

    <p>To monitor and prepare for emerging infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a new disease to the human population?

    <p>COVID-19</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the budget of WHO funded by member states for 2015-2016?

    <p>$1 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a disease included in WHO's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?

    <p>Zika virus disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Health Security Committee of the European Union?

    <p>Monitoring disease outbreaks within its member countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is an example of a reemerging infectious disease?

    <p>Lyme disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of WHO's global alert and response system?

    <p>To coordinate information from member nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency of the United Nations coordinates international public health issues?

    <p>The World Health Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the CDC in international public health efforts?

    <p>To carry out international monitoring and public health efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is NOT an example of an emerging infectious disease?

    <p>Tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of funding for WHO's budget?

    <p>Both member states and voluntary contributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of international programs and agencies involved in global public health?

    <p>To promote global public health by developing infrastructure in healthcare, public sanitation, and public health capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are emerging infectious diseases?

    <p>Diseases that are both new to the human population and have shown an increase in prevalence in the previous twenty years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of WHO's vaccination program?

    <p>To develop and implement strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the United States' contribution to global public health efforts through the CDC?

    <p>To carry out international monitoring and public health efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is NOT included in WHO's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?

    <p>Influenza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the global alert and response system maintained by WHO?

    <p>To coordinate information from member nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency carries out international monitoring and public health efforts for the United States?

    <p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of international programs and agencies involved in promoting global public health?

    <p>To control and prevent infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of an emerging or reemerging infectious disease?

    <p>Influenza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Health Security Committee of the European Union?

    <p>To coordinate disease outbreaks within member countries and internationally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of WHO's efforts in promoting global public health?

    <p>Developing and implementing strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of funding for $3 billion of WHO's budget for 2015-2016?

    <p>Voluntary contributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of emerging infectious diseases?

    <p>Diseases that are new to the human population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of reemerging infectious diseases?

    <p>Diseases that are decreasing in frequency after a previous period of increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency of the United Nations coordinates international public health issues?

    <p>The World Health Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in international public health efforts?

    <p>To carry out international monitoring and public health efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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