Infectious Disease
What insect is responsible for spreading malaria?
Mosquito
What does the acronym "MSF" stand for in English?
Doctors Without Borders
Which condition is also known as "hypertension"?
High blood pressure
What is the name of the specialty that deals with diseases of the brain and nervous system?
neurology
What is the term for health insurance that covers everyone in a country?
Universal healthcare
What is the official name of the virus that causes COVID-19?
SARS-CoV-2
What is the leading cause of death worldwide?
Cardiovascular diseases
Which organ is primarily affected by cirrhosis?
Liver
What type of doctor specializes in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses?
psychiatrist
Which country spends the most on healthcare per person
The United States
The term "antimicrobial resistance" refers to?
The ability of microbes to survive antibiotics
Which organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in 2020?
World Health Organization (WHO)
What is the most common cancer worldwide?
Breast cancer
What specialty deals with the health of pregnant women and their babies?
obstetrics
What U.S. healthcare program assists low-income individuals and families?
Medicaid
What virus causes the infection known as mono?
Epstein-Barr virus
What is the term used for the scientific study of the distribution, causes, and control of diseases
Epidemiology
What is a key risk factor for developing osteoporosis?
Low calcium and vitamin D levels
Which medical specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer?
Oncology
Which U.S. agency is responsible for approving new drugs and medical devices?
Which disease was declared eradicated by the WHO in 1980?
Smallpox
What percentage of the global population lacks access to clean water?
About 25%
Which disease is hallmarked by a degeneration of dopaminergic neurons (leading to tremors)?
Parkinson's Disease
What is the term for professionals who draw blood for testing or transfusions?
phlebotomist
What is the name of the U.S. law passed in 2010 to expand access to healthcare coverage?
Affordable Care Act