15 Questions
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a chronic illness?
Causing functional restrictions
What percentage of US deaths each year result from chronic diseases?
7 in 10
When was the first COVID-19 case discovered?
2019
What type of illness did COVID-19 cause?
Acute respiratory syndrome
When did the World Health Organization characterize COVID-19 as a pandemic?
March 2020
What was the first vaccine approved for use in the United States for COVID-19?
December 2020
What are some potential public health threats mentioned in the text?
Water and seafood contamination, radiation leaks
What should people living near a nuclear plant be constantly monitoring for?
Radiation leak
What is the American Public Health Association's definition of Public Health?
Preventing disease and promoting good health within groups of people
What distinguishes intentional injuries from unintentional injuries?
Unintentional injuries occur without the intent to cause harm, while intentional injuries are self-inflicted or perpetrated by another person
What is a risk factor in the context of injury prevention?
A characteristic that increases the likelihood of experiencing a particular disease or injury
Which age group experiences unintentional injuries as the leading cause of death in the United States?
Children ages 19 and younger
What are some common risk factors for injuries in children?
Family environment and developmental stage
Where do most injuries at school occur?
During sporting activities, industrial arts classes, and playground activities
How many children ages 14 and younger receive injuries while playing on playgrounds each year?
200,000
Explore the role of EMS providers in injury and illness prevention, as well as the implications of public health in the EMS field. Learn about contributing to public health through activities like car seat and bicycle helmet checks, and understand the definition of public health as outlined by the American Public Health Association.
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