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A ______ occurs when an epidemic happens worldwide, crossing international boundaries.
A ______ occurs when an epidemic happens worldwide, crossing international boundaries.
pandemic
The term ______ refers to a widespread disease affecting a community at a particular time.
The term ______ refers to a widespread disease affecting a community at a particular time.
epidemic
Pandemics often exhibit characteristics such as high ______ rates and explosiveness.
Pandemics often exhibit characteristics such as high ______ rates and explosiveness.
attack
Zoonotic diseases originate when infections jump from animals to ______.
Zoonotic diseases originate when infections jump from animals to ______.
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Sociologists study how a ______ affects society and how such events are classified.
Sociologists study how a ______ affects society and how such events are classified.
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Pandemics used to often occur due to open ______ and other environmental exposures.
Pandemics used to often occur due to open ______ and other environmental exposures.
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The ______ started in 1948 to help coordinate international health issues.
The ______ started in 1948 to help coordinate international health issues.
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Pandemics can cause an acceleration of ______ change.
Pandemics can cause an acceleration of ______ change.
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During the Black Death in Europe, ______ were blamed for the spread of the plague.
During the Black Death in Europe, ______ were blamed for the spread of the plague.
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COVID-19 was dubbed as the ______ virus as part of controversial rhetoric.
COVID-19 was dubbed as the ______ virus as part of controversial rhetoric.
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Pandemics do not affect everyone ______.
Pandemics do not affect everyone ______.
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Groups that are already experiencing worse health and wellbeing are more likely to be affected by a ______.
Groups that are already experiencing worse health and wellbeing are more likely to be affected by a ______.
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Improved ______ and robust healthcare systems are vital for pandemic preparedness.
Improved ______ and robust healthcare systems are vital for pandemic preparedness.
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Public ______ plays a vital role in pandemic preparedness.
Public ______ plays a vital role in pandemic preparedness.
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By learning from past experiences, we can face future pandemics with greater ______ and unity.
By learning from past experiences, we can face future pandemics with greater ______ and unity.
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A permanent move to a new location is called ______.
A permanent move to a new location is called ______.
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When people move to a new country, it is known as ______.
When people move to a new country, it is known as ______.
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If emigration is higher than immigration, it results in net ______.
If emigration is higher than immigration, it results in net ______.
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Factors that pull a population to another area include religious freedom and ______.
Factors that pull a population to another area include religious freedom and ______.
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The initial settlement of colonies in the US was from Europe and ______.
The initial settlement of colonies in the US was from Europe and ______.
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Undocumented immigrants are individuals who enter the US without proper ______.
Undocumented immigrants are individuals who enter the US without proper ______.
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Between 1880 and 1920, many immigrants in the US came from Southern and Eastern ______.
Between 1880 and 1920, many immigrants in the US came from Southern and Eastern ______.
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To enter the US, immigrants needed to be healthy and show they had ______ or a skill.
To enter the US, immigrants needed to be healthy and show they had ______ or a skill.
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Immigrants took physical examination and were held at ______ before they were released to the US mainland.
Immigrants took physical examination and were held at ______ before they were released to the US mainland.
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Chinese and other Asian immigrants crossed the Pacific Ocean, arriving in ______.
Chinese and other Asian immigrants crossed the Pacific Ocean, arriving in ______.
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Unlike Ellis Island, Angel Island was not as ______ as an entry point for immigrants.
Unlike Ellis Island, Angel Island was not as ______ as an entry point for immigrants.
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Most new immigrants stayed in cities, close to industrial jobs in ______.
Most new immigrants stayed in cities, close to industrial jobs in ______.
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Several families often lived in one ______ in urban areas due to the affordable housing crisis.
Several families often lived in one ______ in urban areas due to the affordable housing crisis.
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Low-cost multifamily housing designed to squeeze in many families were known as ______.
Low-cost multifamily housing designed to squeeze in many families were known as ______.
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By 1900, cities developed sewer lines and created sanitation ______ to address health issues.
By 1900, cities developed sewer lines and created sanitation ______ to address health issues.
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Migration involves several stages, including pre-entry, transitional, and ______ phases.
Migration involves several stages, including pre-entry, transitional, and ______ phases.
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Psychological health of immigrants may be impacted by job insecurity and ______ problems.
Psychological health of immigrants may be impacted by job insecurity and ______ problems.
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Communicable diseases can pose risks to immigrants due to varying vaccination rates and health ______.
Communicable diseases can pose risks to immigrants due to varying vaccination rates and health ______.
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Race is a concept loaded with many historical ______, myths and misunderstandings.
Race is a concept loaded with many historical ______, myths and misunderstandings.
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Everyone belongs to an ______ group.
Everyone belongs to an ______ group.
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Compared to white women, black women are less likely to get breast cancer but are more likely to be diagnosed at an ______ stage.
Compared to white women, black women are less likely to get breast cancer but are more likely to be diagnosed at an ______ stage.
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Blacks have lower current and lifetime rates of major ______ than whites.
Blacks have lower current and lifetime rates of major ______ than whites.
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Black people are less likely to be prescribed ______ pain medication than white people.
Black people are less likely to be prescribed ______ pain medication than white people.
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Hispanics account for a large and growing share of the population in the _____.
Hispanics account for a large and growing share of the population in the _____.
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Many nurse believe that black people have a heightened pain ______.
Many nurse believe that black people have a heightened pain ______.
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Blacks are more likely than their white counterparts to be ______ or persistently depressed.
Blacks are more likely than their white counterparts to be ______ or persistently depressed.
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Hispanics face a range of health ______.
Hispanics face a range of health ______.
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The leading causes of death for Asian Americans are cancer and heart ______.
The leading causes of death for Asian Americans are cancer and heart ______.
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Contributing factors to health disparities include socioeconomic status and language ______.
Contributing factors to health disparities include socioeconomic status and language ______.
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Chronic stress plays an important role in influencing the health of ethnic ______ groups.
Chronic stress plays an important role in influencing the health of ethnic ______ groups.
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The Weathering hypothesis indicates that health disparities reflect accumulation of social, economic, and political ______.
The Weathering hypothesis indicates that health disparities reflect accumulation of social, economic, and political ______.
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People of color have experienced racial health disparities that were exacerbated by the ______ pandemic.
People of color have experienced racial health disparities that were exacerbated by the ______ pandemic.
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Asian American women have the lowest cancer ______ rates.
Asian American women have the lowest cancer ______ rates.
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Forced ______ has been a historical issue affecting marginalized communities in the US.
Forced ______ has been a historical issue affecting marginalized communities in the US.
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The Tuskegee Syphilis Study involved the unethical treatment of 600 black ______.
The Tuskegee Syphilis Study involved the unethical treatment of 600 black ______.
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Racially or ethnically targeted events can lead to adverse physical and mental health ______.
Racially or ethnically targeted events can lead to adverse physical and mental health ______.
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Study Notes
Pandemic Definitions
- Pandemic: A widespread disease occurring over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries, and affecting a significant portion of the population.
- Epidemic: A widespread disease within a community, affecting a substantial portion of the population at a particular time.
- Diarrhea Outbreak: An example of an epidemic, often from contaminated water sources.
Pandemic Characteristics
- Wide Geographic Extension: The disease's presence in multiple countries and regions.
- Disease Movement: The pandemic's spread from person to person and nation to nation can be tracked.
- High Attack Rates and Explosiveness: Rapid spread with numerous cases appearing quickly.
- Minimal Population Immunity: Lack of pre-existing immunity in the population.
- Novelty: The disease is new or a novel variant.
- Infectiousness and Contagiousness: The ability for the disease to infect and transmit to others.
- Severity: The disease causes serious illnesses or death in some instances.
Pandemic Origins and Causes
- Environmental Factors: Pandemics historically associated with poor sanitation and exposure to contaminated environments.
- Viral Diseases: Recent pandemics are often linked to new viral diseases where the population has no immunity.
- Zoonotic Origins: Diseases often jump from animals to humans (zoonosis).
The Role of the WHO
- Established in 1948: To coordinate international health issues and respond to emergencies.
Pandemics and Societal Impact
- Social Change: Pandemics can accelerate societal shifts.
- Exacerbated Inequalities: Existing social inequalities can be worsened.
- Interaction with Social Trends: Pandemics interact with pre-existing social dynamics.
Historical Examples of Pandemics
- Black Death: Led to the collapse of feudalism, emergence of the Renaissance.
- Smallpox: Contributes to European colonization of the Americas.
- COVID-19: Used by some as an external threat, with associated stigmatization of certain groups.
Media and Government Actions
- Media Influence: Media plays a crucial role in both informing and misinforming about pandemics. Governments may conceal outbreaks for economic reasons.
Stigmatization and Pandemics
- Blame and Stigma: Specific groups can be blamed for spreading a disease, as seen with the Black Death and AIDS. This has strong and lasting impacts.
Epidemic Psychology
- Three Parallel Epidemics: Fear, stigmatization and explanation of the pandemic.
Pandemics and Inequalities
- Unequal Impact: Pandemics can affect certain groups more strongly based on pre-existing health inequalities.
- Exposure and Conditions: Factors like work environments or living conditions can increase exposure to infectious agents.
- Weakened Immune Systems: Pre-existing health inequalities lead to weaker immune systems.
Strategies to Deal with Pandemics
- Mitigation, Elimination, or Reduction: Past pandemics suggest that some pandemics can be mitigated, but some might persist.
- Preparedness: Need for strong infrastructure, healthcare systems, research, international collaboration, public education, community trust and responses.
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Test your understanding of key terms related to pandemics and epidemics. This quiz covers important characteristics and examples, including what distinguishes a pandemic from an epidemic. Challenge yourself with questions that explore the impact and spreading nature of infectious diseases.
