Questions Verified by Experts
According to the text, which of the following is/are among the goals of Healthy People 2030? -
increased quality & years of life
Among the Sciences of public health, Epidemiology is referred to as: - The basic science
of public health
Morbidity rates are a measure of ____________in a given population. - disease incidence
Mortality rates express the number of ___________ in a population within a prescribed time. -
death
According to class discussion one of the leading fathers of modern epidemiology is known to be:
- john snow
Until early twentieth century, infectious diseases were the main causes of death. - true
What Federal or State agency would best prevent an infectious disease outbreak to the
neighboring cities and states of a small town after the town itself has been exposed with the
spreads of this infectious disease? - cdc
In relation to the history of public health which of the following is/are among the Public health
achievements of the 20th century (1900-2000)? - infectious disease control
According to class discussion, determinants of health include: - all of the above
In the United States, some parents refuse to vaccinate their children due to a fear of side
effects. - true
According to class discussion, the concept of informed consent includes the knowledge and
information about: - all of the above
The film "Still Killing us Softly", by Jean Kilbourne addressed the issue of: - media
influences & consumer health practices
Which of the following is/are among the unique features of public health: - all of the
above
Public health is defined as the science & art of: - all of the above