Public Health: Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, and Social Determinants

Question 1

How do social determinants of health, such as education, income, and social support, affect health outcomes?

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Education level can impact access to healthcare and health literacy.

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Income can influence housing conditions, nutrition, and healthcare access.

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Social support networks can significantly impact mental health and well-being.

Question 2

Which of the following is not considered a social factor that influences health outcomes?

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Lifestyle habits

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Income and poverty

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Education

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Access to healthcare

Question 3

What is the primary focus of community engagement in public health?

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Empowering communities to actively participate in decision-making related to their health

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Facilitating the implementation of health programs and initiatives

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Evaluating the effectiveness of public health interventions and programs

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Raising awareness about health issues and promoting healthy behaviors

Question 4

Which of the following is an ethical principle that guides public health practice, emphasizing fairness and justice in health resource distribution?

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Equity

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Autonomy

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Beneficence

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Non-maleficence

Question 5

Which ethical principle in public health practice prioritizes actions that maximize the overall well-being of the population?

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Beneficence

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Autonomy

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Justice

Question 6

Which of the following is a concrete example of how environmental factors can lead to health disparities?

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Access to clean water

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Educational attainment

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Income level

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Quality of healthcare

Question 7

What is the main purpose of epidemiology in public health?

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Investigating the causes and distribution of diseases

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Developing vaccines and treatments for diseases

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Enforcing public health laws

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Educating the public about health issues

Question 8

What is a primary focus of environmental health?

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Protecting air, water, and soil quality

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Ensuring safe food and housing

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Promoting healthy eating habits

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Reducing substance abuse

Question 9

Behavioral factors like smoking, exercise, and diet greatly affect health outcomes. What is the nature of this relationship?

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Strong correlation

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Weak correlation

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No correlation

Question 10

What is the primary focus of disease prevention strategies in public health?

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Educating the public about disease risks and prevention measures

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Identifying and isolating individuals with infectious diseases

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Developing vaccines and treatments

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Improving environmental hygiene and reducing exposure to hazards

Question 11

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which of the following is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States?

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Tobacco use

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Heart disease

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Cancer

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Obesity

Question 12

Which of the following is a key strategy employed by public health agencies to promote healthy behaviors?

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Public education campaigns

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Environmental regulations

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Clinical interventions

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Individual counseling

Question 13

Which of the following is the primary goal of public health?

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Improving the health of populations

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Treating individual illnesses

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Enforcing medical regulations

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Developing new technologies

Question 14

What is the primary role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in public health?

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Monitoring and investigating infectious diseases

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Setting health standards

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Training healthcare professionals

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Enforcing health laws

Question 15

Which of the following terms refers to the influence of social factors, such as income and education, on health outcomes?

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Social determinants of health

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Health equity

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Environmental health

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Health policy

Question 16

The concept of 'social determinants of health' emphasizes the impact of:

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Social and environmental factors on health inequality

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Individual behaviors on health outcomes

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Genetic predispositions on disease development

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Access to healthcare services

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a secondary prevention intervention?

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Cancer screenings

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Immunizations

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Antibiotic treatments

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Emergency medical services

Question 18

What is the main aim of health promotion?

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To prevent disease and improve overall well-being

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To provide medical care to the sick

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To control the spread of infectious diseases

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To train healthcare professionals

Question 19

What do we call the organized efforts to improve the health of a community?

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Public health intervention

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Healthcare policy

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Disease surveillance

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Epidemiological study

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a public health surveillance system?

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Tracking disease trends in a population

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Providing health screenings to individuals

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Conducting research on new vaccines

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Training healthcare professionals

Question 21

Which agency is responsible for setting public health policy at the federal level in the United States?

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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Question 22

In a public health crisis, which scenario exemplifies the ethical dilemma of balancing individual rights and public health concerns?

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A public health agency mandates vaccinations for all citizens to combat a highly contagious disease outbreak.

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A local government imposes fines on individuals caught smoking in public spaces.

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A school requires students to wear face masks during flu season.

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A state law bans the sale of sugary drinks exceeding 16 ounces.

Question 23

Which of the following diseases is commonly transmitted through water contamination?

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Hepatitis A

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Malaria

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Influenza

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Measles

Question 24

What is the term for the field of study that examines the relationship between social factors and health?

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Social epidemiology

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Health sociology

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Public health policy

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Medical anthropology

Question 25

What is the term used to describe the social and economic conditions that affect health outcomes?

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Social determinants of health

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Health disparities

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Environmental hazards

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Health inequities

Question 26

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for safeguarding public health in the United States?

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Question 27

Which of the following is **not** a key strategy for promoting health equity in the United States?

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Imposing stricter regulations on unhealthy foods

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Expanding access to health insurance

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Improving the quality of affordable housing

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Reducing racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare

Question 28

Which of the following is **not** a primary goal of public health?

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Treating individual patients

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Preventing and controlling disease

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Promoting health and well-being

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Protecting the environment

Question 29

According to the World Health Organization, what is the definition of public health?

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The art and science of preventing disease and prolonging life

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A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

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The promotion of healthy behaviors

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The provision of medical services

Question 30

Which of the following is not considered a social determinant of health?

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Genetics

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Income and wealth

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Access to healthcare

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Education and literacy

Question 31

How does interdisciplinary collaboration enhance public health efforts? Provide examples of successful partnerships that have improved health outcomes.

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Interdisciplinary collaboration leads to more effective and impactful public health interventions.

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Interdisciplinary partnerships can effectively address complex health issues, such as chronic diseases and health disparities.

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Collaboration eliminates the need for specialized knowledge in public health.

Question 32

Which of the following is not a key component of the social determinants of health?

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Genetics

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Education

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Income

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Access to healthcare

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of a health promotion intervention?

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Public education campaigns

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Vaccinations

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Antibiotic therapy

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Surgery

Question 34

What is the ethical principle that guides public health practice and prioritizes the well-being of the population over individual rights?

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Justice

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Beneficence

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Autonomy

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Non-maleficence

Question 35

What is the term for the field that studies the impact of social and environmental factors on health?

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Social epidemiology

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Health economics

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Environmental health

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Biostatistics

Question 36

Which of the following is a key strategy for preventing chronic diseases?

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Promoting healthy lifestyles

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Providing free medical care

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Enacting stricter environmental regulations

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Developing new vaccines

Question 37

What is the primary goal of the Healthy People 2030 initiative?

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To improve the health and well-being of Americans

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To develop new medical technologies

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To provide access to affordable healthcare

Question 38

What is the guiding principle of health equity?

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Everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to be healthy

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To eliminate all health disparities

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To provide the same level of healthcare to everyone

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a primary responsibility of public health professionals?

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Treating individual patients on a case-by-case basis

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Promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyles

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Preventing and controlling disease outbreaks

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Protecting the environment from health hazards

Question 40

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for protecting and improving the health of the American public?

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Question 41

What is a primary benefit of regular cancer screening?

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Early detection and timely treatment, potentially improving survival rates

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Preventing the development of cancer altogether

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Eliminating the need for more invasive treatments

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Reducing the severity of cancer symptoms

Question 42

What is the primary goal of health education?

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Equipping individuals and communities with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to make informed health decisions

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Conducting scientific research

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Providing medical treatment and care

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a primary responsibility of public health agencies?

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Treating individual patients

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Educating the public about health

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Protecting the environment

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Preventing disease outbreaks

Question 44

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which of the following is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States?

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Tobacco use

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Cancer

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Heart disease

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Diabetes

Question 45

Which of the following has the most significant impact on health outcomes?

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Social and environmental factors

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Personal behavior

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Access to healthcare

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Genetic predisposition

Question 46

Which of the following is an example of a public health intervention aimed at reducing the spread of infectious diseases?

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Childhood vaccination programs

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Drug rehabilitation programs

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Mental health counseling

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Weight loss programs

Question 47

Which of the following is a benefit of strong public health systems?

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Improved health outcomes

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Increased healthcare costs

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Reduced economic productivity

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Increased crime rates

Question 48

Which of the following is a role fulfilled by public health nurses?

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Educating communities about health issues

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Prescribing medications

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Conducting clinical research

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of a partnership between public health and other sectors?

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Collaboration with schools to promote healthy eating

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Building hospitals

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Providing medical care to patients

Question 50

Which of the following is a current trend in public health?

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Focus on health equity

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Emphasis on individual responsibility

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Decline in public health funding

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Neglect of preventive measures