Public Health in EMS Providers
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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a chronic illness?

  • Causing functional restrictions (correct)
  • Curing on its own without treatment
  • Lasting less than a year
  • Affecting only mental health

    • What percentage of US deaths each year result from chronic diseases?

  • 2 in 10
  • 5 in 10
  • 7 in 10 (correct)
  • 1 in 10

    • When was the first COVID-19 case discovered?

  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2020
  • 2019 (correct)

    • What type of illness did COVID-19 cause?

    <p>Acute respiratory syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the World Health Organization characterize COVID-19 as a pandemic?

    <p>March 2020</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first vaccine approved for use in the United States for COVID-19?

    <p>December 2020</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some potential public health threats mentioned in the text?

    <p>Water and seafood contamination, radiation leaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should people living near a nuclear plant be constantly monitoring for?

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

    What is the American Public Health Association's definition of Public Health?

    <p>Preventing disease and promoting good health within groups of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes intentional injuries from unintentional injuries?

    <p>Unintentional injuries occur without the intent to cause harm, while intentional injuries are self-inflicted or perpetrated by another person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk factor in the context of injury prevention?

    <p>A characteristic that increases the likelihood of experiencing a particular disease or injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group experiences unintentional injuries as the leading cause of death in the United States?

    <p>Children ages 19 and younger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common risk factors for injuries in children?

    <p>Family environment and developmental stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do most injuries at school occur?

    <p>During sporting activities, industrial arts classes, and playground activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many children ages 14 and younger receive injuries while playing on playgrounds each year?

    <p>200,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

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