28 Questions
What is disease?
An impairment of the normal state of an organism
How are diseases classified?
By body system affected and type of agent
What does ICD 10 stand for?
International Classification of Diseases 10
Under which group do terms like antiseptic, disinfection, and sterilization fall?
Group 1
What is the relationship between terms like carrier, reservoir, and vehicle?
They are synonyms for the same concept
What is the main purpose of epidemiology?
To search for causal relationships in health and illness
What is the importance of epidemiology for an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP)?
To take preventive action/control for community health
Which term refers to a sudden increase in cases of a disease above what is normally expected in a population?
Outbreak
What do epidemiologists study to understand the spread of diseases?
Causal relationships in health and illness
Define the term 'health' as mentioned in the text.
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
What does environmental health encompass?
Physical, chemical, and biological factors in the environment
What does 'health' mean in the context of environmental health?
Complete physical, mental, and social well-being
Who typically implements environmental health services?
Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs)
What is the primary role of EHPs in implementing environmental health policies?
Encouraging environmentally friendly technologies and behaviors
What is the main focus of environmental health policies?
Monitoring and control activities
What do Environmental Health Services aim to do?
Improve environmental parameters and promote healthy technologies
What is the primary role of Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP’s)?
Identifying health risks in the environment
Which of the following areas is NOT typically dealt with by Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP’s)?
Telecommunications technology
What does the term 'sustainable development' refer to?
Long-term maintenance of wellbeing
Which components are included in Sustainable Development?
Social, Environment, Economic
What are some legal obligations related to Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP’s) course registration?
Meeting HPCSA Scope of practice requirements
Which of the following can be investigated by Epidemiologists?
Patterns and causes of diseases in populations
What is the main goal of public health?
Preventing disease and improving quality of life for society
Where does the term 'Epidemiology' come from?
Greek terms
What is the main focus of epidemiology?
Studying the health and illness of populations
What is the purpose of epidemiology as mentioned in the text?
To control health problems in populations
How is epidemiology related to public health?
Epidemiology serves as the foundation of public health research and interventions
Which term best describes the study conducted by epidemiologists?
Epidemiology
This quiz covers key concepts in environmental health, including the definition of environmental health, scope of the profession, and requirements for the course. Topics also include the quality of life aspects related to human health and disease investigation.
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