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

    What is the main purpose of epidemiology?

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

    What do epidemiologists study to understand the spread of diseases?

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

    What does environmental health encompass?

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

    Who typically implements environmental health services?

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

    What is the main focus of environmental health policies?

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

    What do Environmental Health Services aim to do?

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

    What does the term 'sustainable development' refer to?

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

    Which components are included in Sustainable Development?

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

    Which of the following can be investigated by Epidemiologists?

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

    Where does the term 'Epidemiology' come from?

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

    What is the main focus of epidemiology?

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

    Which term best describes the study conducted by epidemiologists?

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

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