PBHL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS.
Pap smears for cervical cancer and colonoscopies that look for the polyps that are precursors to
colorectal cancer are forms of which level of prevention? - ANS Primary prevention
The Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO), written in 1948, defines _____ as "a
state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease
or infirmity." - ANS health
Which aspect of PACES brings attention to health issues that predominantly affect low-income
countries and other disadvantaged populations and marginalized groups? - ANS Equity
Which of these is a goal of global health in the 21st century? - ANS Creating innovative
solutions to public health problems
Which term refers to a shift in the health status of a population that usually occurs in
conjunction with socioeconomic development? - ANS Health transition
True or False? A risk factor is considered sufficient if it simply must be present for a person to
develop a disease. - ANS False
True or False? As a nation becomes wealthier, the proportion of illnesses and deaths due to
infections and undernutrition tends to increase. - ANS Flase
True or False? Compared to international health interventions, global health interventions are
more likely to include partners from many countries across the income spectrum. - ANS True
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, True or False? The PACES criteria can be used to justify investment in interventions for a
diversity of health issues. - ANS True
True or False? The process of identifying the underlying causes of complex problems so that
sustainable solutions can be developed and implemented is called prevention science. -
ANS False
The "Big Mac Index" uses the relative price of a McDonald's hamburger in different countries to
determine the relative value of other items. This is an example of which estimation method? -
ANS Purchasing power parity
Purchasing power parity - ANS Morbidity
Which metric focuses primarily on the burden of nonfatal causes of reduced productivity, such
as mental health disorders, sensory disorders, and musculoskeletal disorders that cause pain? -
ANS Years lived with disability
Which of the following is usually used to study infectious diseases, acute diseases, and
outbreaks? - ANS Incidence
Which term captures the burden from infant and child deaths in addition to the average age at
deaths of adults? - ANS Life expectancy at birth
True or False? Age-adjusted rates that account for differences in population age structures are
usually used to compare mortality rates in two or more populations. - ANS True
True or False? Any health issue that reduces human security can be part of a global health
security strategy. - ANS True
True or False? Low-cost primary prevention activities are generally the least cost-effective
interventions. - ANS False
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ANSWERS 100% PASS.
Pap smears for cervical cancer and colonoscopies that look for the polyps that are precursors to
colorectal cancer are forms of which level of prevention? - ANS Primary prevention
The Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO), written in 1948, defines _____ as "a
state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease
or infirmity." - ANS health
Which aspect of PACES brings attention to health issues that predominantly affect low-income
countries and other disadvantaged populations and marginalized groups? - ANS Equity
Which of these is a goal of global health in the 21st century? - ANS Creating innovative
solutions to public health problems
Which term refers to a shift in the health status of a population that usually occurs in
conjunction with socioeconomic development? - ANS Health transition
True or False? A risk factor is considered sufficient if it simply must be present for a person to
develop a disease. - ANS False
True or False? As a nation becomes wealthier, the proportion of illnesses and deaths due to
infections and undernutrition tends to increase. - ANS Flase
True or False? Compared to international health interventions, global health interventions are
more likely to include partners from many countries across the income spectrum. - ANS True
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, True or False? The PACES criteria can be used to justify investment in interventions for a
diversity of health issues. - ANS True
True or False? The process of identifying the underlying causes of complex problems so that
sustainable solutions can be developed and implemented is called prevention science. -
ANS False
The "Big Mac Index" uses the relative price of a McDonald's hamburger in different countries to
determine the relative value of other items. This is an example of which estimation method? -
ANS Purchasing power parity
Purchasing power parity - ANS Morbidity
Which metric focuses primarily on the burden of nonfatal causes of reduced productivity, such
as mental health disorders, sensory disorders, and musculoskeletal disorders that cause pain? -
ANS Years lived with disability
Which of the following is usually used to study infectious diseases, acute diseases, and
outbreaks? - ANS Incidence
Which term captures the burden from infant and child deaths in addition to the average age at
deaths of adults? - ANS Life expectancy at birth
True or False? Age-adjusted rates that account for differences in population age structures are
usually used to compare mortality rates in two or more populations. - ANS True
True or False? Any health issue that reduces human security can be part of a global health
security strategy. - ANS True
True or False? Low-cost primary prevention activities are generally the least cost-effective
interventions. - ANS False
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