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Which agency of the United Nations coordinates international public health issues?
World Health Organization (WHO)
What is the budget of the WHO for 2015-2016?
$4 billion
What is the role of the CDC in international public health efforts?
Monitoring and carrying out public health efforts
What is the purpose of the Health Security Committee of the European Union?
Monitoring disease outbreaks within its member countries and internationally
What are emerging infectious diseases?
Diseases that are new to the human population
What are reemerging infectious diseases?
Diseases that are increasing in frequency after a previous period of decline
Which diseases are included in WHO's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?
Malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis
What is the purpose of WHO's global alert and response system?
Maintaining a global alert and response system
What is the purpose of international programs and agencies in promoting global public health?
To develop infrastructure in healthcare, public sanitation, and public health capacity
What is the source of funding for WHO's budget?
Equal contributions from member states and voluntary contributions
Which of the following is an example of an emerging infectious disease?
HIV
Which agency monitors and prepares for emerging infectious diseases?
World Health Organization (WHO)
What is the main goal of international programs and agencies involved in global public health?
Developing infrastructure in health care
What is the budget of the World Health Organization for 2015-2016?
$4 billion
What is the primary focus of WHO's vaccination program?
Smallpox
What is the role of WHO's global alert and response system?
To coordinate international responses to emergencies
What is the role of the CDC in international public health efforts?
To monitor and prepare for emerging infectious diseases
What is an emerging infectious disease?
A disease that is new to the human population
What is the reason for the need to apply resources to understand and control the impact of emerging infectious diseases?
Because they are increasing in frequency
What is an example of a reemerging infectious disease?
Tuberculosis
What is the primary reason for monitoring epidemics in developing countries?
To save lives and assist nations lacking in resources
What is the role of the Health Security Committee of the European Union?
To coordinate with WHO and monitor disease outbreaks within its member countries and internationally
What is the main reason for the spread of Ebola during the 2014-2015 epidemic in western Africa?
The disease was highly contagious
What is the primary focus of WHO's research and development efforts on emerging infectious diseases?
To understand the diseases that have a high probability of causing epidemics and that are poorly understood
Which agency of the United Nations coordinates international public health issues?
The World Health Organization (WHO)
What is the budget of WHO for 2015-2016?
$4 billion
What are the examples of emerging and reemerging infectious diseases mentioned in the text?
HIV and Ebola virus disease
What is the role of WHO's global alert and response system?
To coordinate information from member nations and provide logistical support in the event of a public health emergency or epidemic
What is the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
To carry out international monitoring and public health efforts
Which diseases are included in WHO's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?
HIV/AIDS, Ebola virus disease, and H1N1 influenza
What is the purpose of international efforts to promote global public health?
To develop infrastructure in healthcare, public sanitation, and public health capacity
What is the definition of emerging infectious diseases?
Diseases that are new to the human population
What is the definition of reemerging infectious diseases?
Diseases that are increasing in frequency after a previous period of decline
What is the purpose of the European Union Health Security Committee?
To coordinate information from member nations and provide logistical support in the event of a public health emergency or epidemic
What is the source of funding for WHO's budget?
$1 billion funded by member states and $3 billion by voluntary contributions
What is the purpose of the United States' contribution to international public health efforts?
To carry out international monitoring and public health efforts
Which of the following is an example of a disease that is considered both emerging and reemerging?
Lyme disease
What is the role of the Health Security Committee of the European Union in disease outbreaks?
It coordinates with WHO to monitor disease outbreaks within its member countries and internationally
What is the primary focus of WHO's global alert and response system?
To coordinate information from member nations
What is the main goal of international programs and agencies involved in promoting global public health?
To develop infrastructure in healthcare, public sanitation, and public health capacity
What is the primary focus of WHO's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?
Both emerging and reemerging infectious diseases
What is the source of funding for $3 billion of WHO's budget for 2015-2016?
Voluntary contributions
What is the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in international public health efforts?
To carry out international monitoring and public health efforts
What is the primary cause for the necessity of international efforts to promote global public health?
National boundaries
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?
HIV
What is the primary focus of international programs and agencies in promoting public sanitation?
To develop infrastructure in public sanitation only
What is the primary focus of WHO's vaccination program?
Infectious diseases preventable by vaccines
What is the primary focus of WHO's budget for 2015-2016?
Developing infrastructure in public health capacity
Which of the following is NOT a disease included in WHO's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?
Dengue fever
What is the purpose of WHO's global alert and response system?
To coordinate information from member nations regarding infectious diseases
What is the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in international public health efforts?
To monitor and prepare for emerging infectious diseases
Which of the following is a disease that is increasing in frequency after a previous period of decline?
Lyme disease
What is the purpose of the Health Security Committee of the European Union?
To coordinate information from member nations regarding infectious diseases
Which of the following is an example of an emerging infectious disease?
HIV
What is the source of funding for $3 billion of WHO's budget for 2015-2016?
Voluntary contributions
Which agency coordinates international public health issues?
The World Health Organization (WHO)
What is the primary focus of WHO's efforts in infectious disease control and prevention?
Developing and implementing strategies for control and prevention
Which of the following is NOT a disease mentioned as an example of emerging or reemerging infectious diseases?
Dengue fever
What is the purpose of international programs and agencies in promoting global public health?
To develop infrastructure in healthcare, public sanitation, and public health capacity
What is the purpose of the CDC's international monitoring and public health efforts?
To monitor and prepare for emerging infectious diseases
Which of the following diseases is NOT included in WHO's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?
Influenza
What is the purpose of the global alert and response system maintained by WHO?
To provide logistical support in the event of a public health emergency or epidemic
Which agency monitors disease outbreaks within its member countries and internationally, coordinating with WHO?
The European Union
What is the difference between emerging and reemerging infectious diseases?
Emerging infectious diseases are new to the human population, while reemerging infectious diseases have shown an increase in prevalence in the previous twenty years
What is the role of the CDC in international public health efforts?
To carry out international monitoring and public health efforts
Which of the following diseases is an example of an emerging infectious disease?
Lyme disease
What is the source of funding for $3 billion of WHO's budget for 2015-2016?
Voluntary contributions
What is the primary focus of WHO's efforts in promoting global public health?
All of the above
What is the main goal of national public health agencies such as the CDC and WHO in monitoring and preparing for emerging infectious diseases?
To detect and respond to outbreaks before they become widespread
What is the purpose of the Health Security Committee maintained by the European Union?
To monitor disease outbreaks within its member countries and internationally, coordinating with WHO
Which of the following is NOT a disease included in examples of emerging and reemerging infectious diseases?
Smallpox
What is the budget of the World Health Organization for 2015-2016?
$4 billion
What is the primary focus of the World Health Organization's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?
Monitoring and preparing for emerging infectious diseases
What is the purpose of WHO's global alert and response system?
To coordinate information from member nations
Which organization is responsible for monitoring disease outbreaks within the European Union and internationally?
The Health Security Committee
What is the difference between emerging infectious diseases and reemerging infectious diseases?
Emerging infectious diseases are new to the human population, while reemerging infectious diseases have previously been controlled
What is the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in international public health efforts?
To carry out international monitoring and public health efforts
What are some examples of emerging infectious diseases?
Ebola virus disease, H1N1 influenza, and Lyme disease
What is the primary source of funding for the World Health Organization's budget?
Member states
Which agency of the United Nations coordinates international public health issues?
The World Health Organization
What is the purpose of international programs and agencies in promoting global public health?
To develop and implement strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases
What is the purpose of the European Union's Health Security Committee?
To monitor disease outbreaks within its member countries and internationally
What is the primary focus of WHO's vaccination program?
Preventing the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases
What is the purpose of the United States' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
All of the above
Which of the following diseases is NOT included in WHO's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?
Lyme disease
What is the primary purpose of international programs and agencies involved in promoting global public health?
To promote all of the above
Which of the following is a reemerging infectious disease?
Lyme disease
What is the purpose of WHO's global alert and response system?
To coordinate information from member nations during public health emergencies
Which of the following is a role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in international public health efforts?
Monitoring and carrying out public health efforts
Which disease is NOT an example of an emerging or reemerging infectious disease?
Measles
What is the source of $3 billion of WHO's budget for 2015-2016?
Voluntary contributions
What is the role of the Health Security Committee of the European Union?
Monitoring disease outbreaks within its member countries and internationally
Which of the following is a disease that WHO develops and implements strategies for the control and prevention of?
Cholera
What is the purpose of international monitoring and public health efforts carried out by the CDC?
To monitor and prepare for emerging infectious diseases
Which of the following is a new disease to the human population?
COVID-19
What is the budget of WHO funded by member states for 2015-2016?
$1 billion
Which of the following is NOT a disease included in WHO's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?
Zika virus disease
What is the primary focus of the Health Security Committee of the European Union?
Monitoring disease outbreaks within its member countries
Which of the following diseases is an example of a reemerging infectious disease?
Lyme disease
What is the purpose of WHO's global alert and response system?
To coordinate information from member nations
Which agency of the United Nations coordinates international public health issues?
The World Health Organization
What is the role of the CDC in international public health efforts?
To carry out international monitoring and public health efforts
Which of the following diseases is NOT an example of an emerging infectious disease?
Tuberculosis
What is the source of funding for WHO's budget?
Both member states and voluntary contributions
What is the main goal of international programs and agencies involved in global public health?
To promote global public health by developing infrastructure in healthcare, public sanitation, and public health capacity
What are emerging infectious diseases?
Diseases that are both new to the human population and have shown an increase in prevalence in the previous twenty years
What is the purpose of WHO's vaccination program?
To develop and implement strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases
What is the purpose of the United States' contribution to global public health efforts through the CDC?
To carry out international monitoring and public health efforts
Which of the following diseases is NOT included in WHO's strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases?
Influenza
What is the purpose of the global alert and response system maintained by WHO?
To coordinate information from member nations
Which agency carries out international monitoring and public health efforts for the United States?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What is the main goal of international programs and agencies involved in promoting global public health?
To control and prevent infectious diseases
Which of the following is NOT an example of an emerging or reemerging infectious disease?
Influenza
What is the purpose of the Health Security Committee of the European Union?
To coordinate disease outbreaks within member countries and internationally
What is the primary focus of WHO's efforts in promoting global public health?
Developing and implementing strategies for the control and prevention of infectious diseases
What is the source of funding for $3 billion of WHO's budget for 2015-2016?
Voluntary contributions
What is the definition of emerging infectious diseases?
Diseases that are new to the human population
What is the definition of reemerging infectious diseases?
Diseases that are decreasing in frequency after a previous period of increase
Which agency of the United Nations coordinates international public health issues?
The World Health Organization
What is the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in international public health efforts?
To carry out international monitoring and public health efforts
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