21 Questions
Which of the following is a key aspect of public health accountability?
Ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time without harm
What is the primary focus of the second core activity of public health?
Protecting the environment, workplace, food, and water
What is the main purpose of monitoring the health status of the population?
To identify, measure, and monitor community and global health needs
What is the purpose of the ninth core activity of public health?
To lead the development of sound health policy and planning
What is the focus of the eighth core activity of public health?
Reaching to develop new insights and innovative solutions
What is the percentage of the world's population that lives below the internationally defined poverty line?
More than half
Which of the following is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
All of the above
What is the projected increase in NCD deaths globally between 2010 and 2020?
15%
Which of the following is a communicable disease?
Diarrhoeal diseases
What is the estimated number of annual tobacco-related deaths projected to occur by 2030?
8 million
Which of the following is a non-communicable disease?
Ischaemic heart disease
What percentage of NCD deaths occur among people under the age of 60 in low- and middle-income countries?
29%
What is the percentage of all deaths in the world attributable to insufficient physical activity?
3.2%
What is the estimated number of deaths per year attributable to the harmful use of alcohol?
2.3 million
What is the prevalence of raised blood pressure in high-income populations?
Similar to all income groups
What is the multidimensional nature of health according to the World Health Organization?
Physical, Mental, Social
According to Winslow (1923), what does public health primarily focus on?
Preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health
Which of the following is not listed as one of the core efforts in public health as defined by Winslow?
Teaching advanced medical procedures
Which of the following is NOT considered a core activity of public health?
Providing pharmaceutical treatments
What are the three specific dimensions of health according to the WHO definition?
Physical, Mental, Social
Which of the following is part of Winslow's definition of public health?
Promoting health through society's organized efforts
Test your knowledge on analyzing trends and core activities of public health, including formulating, promoting, and enforcing health policies to prevent and control diseases. Learn about the reporting of highly transmissible diseases and the regulation of environmental threats.
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