Epidemic
What is an Epidemic?
A disease outbreak limited to one region or group.
What is a pandemic?
A disease outbreak that spreads across multiple countries or continents.
What is HIV?
A virus that weakens the immune system over time.
What is deforestation?
The large-scale removal of forests.
What are human rights?
Basic freedoms and protections all humans are entitled to.
What is a disease outbreak?
This type of outbreak becomes an epidemic when it spreads faster than expected in a specific area.
What is COVID-19?
This 2019 outbreak spread worldwide and changed daily life.
What is AIDS?
This condition develops when HIV is not treated.
What is the Amazon Rainforest?
A rainforest that has one of the most affected areas of forest loss.
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
This 1948 document outlines global human rights standards.
What are factors that help epidemics spread?
Rapid spread of disease is often increased by travel and close contact.
What are vaccines?
These medical developments helped reduce the spread of COVID-19.
How can it be prevented?
Programs like education and safe practices help stop the spread of HIV through this.
What is climate change?
A global issue that leads to rising sea levels and extreme weather.
What is the United Nations?
This international organization created the UDHR.
What is quarantine?
Governments often use isolation measures like this to control outbreaks.
What is an economic recession?
Many pandemics lead to job losses and slowed economic activity.
What are antiretroviral drugs?
This type of medication slows the progress of HIV in the body.
What is soil or water pollution?
A major environmental downside of intensive farming is this type of contamination.
What is freedom of speech?
The ability to express opinions without punishment is this type of right.
What is the Ebola virus disease?
This 2014–2016 outbreak in West Africa caused thousands of deaths and global concern.
What is global cooperation?
Countries and organizations working together during global health crises is called this.
What is sub-Saharan Africa?
A region that has experienced the highest rates of HIV infections.
What is the Green Revolution?
This agricultural movement increased global food production in the 20th century.
What is justice?
When rights are ignored or violated, people often demand this outcome