Introduction to Epidemiology II L1: Key Concepts in Environmental Health
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What is disease?

  • An impairment of the normal state of an organism (correct)
  • A temporary condition of an organism
  • An enhancement of the normal state of an organism
  • A normal state of an organism

How are diseases classified?

  • By sound
  • By color
  • By smell
  • By body system affected and type of agent (correct)

What does ICD 10 stand for?

  • Infectious Communicable Diseases 10
  • Intensive Care Disease 10
  • International Classification of Diseases 10 (correct)
  • Internal Chronic Disorders 10

Under which group do terms like antiseptic, disinfection, and sterilization fall?

<p>Group 1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between terms like carrier, reservoir, and vehicle?

<p>They are synonyms for the same concept (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of epidemiology?

<p>To search for causal relationships in health and illness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of epidemiology for an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP)?

<p>To take preventive action/control for community health (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a sudden increase in cases of a disease above what is normally expected in a population?

<p>Outbreak (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do epidemiologists study to understand the spread of diseases?

<p>Causal relationships in health and illness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the term 'health' as mentioned in the text.

<p>A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does environmental health encompass?

<p>Physical, chemical, and biological factors in the environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'health' mean in the context of environmental health?

<p>Complete physical, mental, and social well-being (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who typically implements environmental health services?

<p>Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of EHPs in implementing environmental health policies?

<p>Encouraging environmentally friendly technologies and behaviors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of environmental health policies?

<p>Monitoring and control activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Environmental Health Services aim to do?

<p>Improve environmental parameters and promote healthy technologies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP’s)?

<p>Identifying health risks in the environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following areas is NOT typically dealt with by Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP’s)?

<p>Telecommunications technology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'sustainable development' refer to?

<p>Long-term maintenance of wellbeing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which components are included in Sustainable Development?

<p>Social, Environment, Economic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some legal obligations related to Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP’s) course registration?

<p>Meeting HPCSA Scope of practice requirements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be investigated by Epidemiologists?

<p>Patterns and causes of diseases in populations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of public health?

<p>Preventing disease and improving quality of life for society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the term 'Epidemiology' come from?

<p>Greek terms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of epidemiology?

<p>Studying the health and illness of populations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of epidemiology as mentioned in the text?

<p>To control health problems in populations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is epidemiology related to public health?

<p>Epidemiology serves as the foundation of public health research and interventions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the study conducted by epidemiologists?

<p>Epidemiology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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