History
Who is known as the father of epidemiology (think Cholera)
John Snow
How is COVID-19 Spread
When an infected person breathes out droplets and very small particles that contain the virus. Other people can breathe in these droplets and particles, or these droplets and particles can land on others' eyes, nose, or mouth.
This disease is very common among children around the age of 9, the most common symptom being red bumps. Most people are vaccinated for this as infants.
Chickenpox
What is the job of a public health institution?
Leads and manages public health projects as a fiscal sponsor. In other words, provides operational infrastructure and guidance to public health programs all over the world to accelerate their work and maximize their impact.
Which vitamin is known as the “sunshine vitamin” that helps with bone health?
Vitamin D
What is the only infectious disease that has been eradicated?
Smallpox
What does the coronavirus structure resemble?
A crown
This disease is spread from infected mosquitoes, and is common in tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, Africa, and Central and South America.
What is Malaria?
What is considered the top public health institute?
National institutes of Health (NIH)
What is the leading cause of death in the U.S.?
Heart Disease
In 1796, Edward Jenner created the modern vaccine for what disease? (His method for vaccine creation is considered highly controversial/unethical)
Smallpox
How many feet should we remain apart when social distancing
6 feet
A type of food poisoning that causes mild fever and abdominal pain. The death rates are around 2.5 million annually. The mortality rate increases with age.
What is E-coli
How is the national institutes of health funded?
medical schools, universities, and other nonfederal institutions
Which organ produces insulin, and what is its effect on the body?
Pancreas; lowers glucose levels in blood.
What was the name of the respiratory machine used to treat polio patients in the 1900s?
The Iron Lung
What percentage of alcohol should hand sanitizer have to be effective against COVID-19?
60%
A fatal disease that can only be treated as soon as exposure occurs, 70% of Americans who die from it are infected by bats.
What is rabies
Give 2 examples of health care institutions
hospital, convalescent hospital, health maintenance organization, health clinic, nursing home, extended care facility, or other institution devoted to the care of sick, infirm, or aged person
Define Health Equity
the idea that everyone should have a fair and just chance to achieve their best health, regardless of factors that can affect their access to care and health outcomes
Who was one of the largest spreaders of Typhoid Fever through her cooking?
Typhoid Mary
What is the function of each layer of a medical mask? (3 layers)
The blue layer helps repel fluid, the middle layer filters smaller particles, and the inner layer catches your respiratory droplets.
This disease comes from the tropical rain forests in the northern and western parts of Africa, and is commonly mistaken for measles or chickenpox.
What is Monkeypox
Name 2 public health institutions
National Cancer Institute, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Eye Institute, National Institute on Aging, and National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Give an example of a Social Determinant of health
Economic Stability, Healthcare access + quality, Community/Social context, Neighborhood/Environment; (More specific): employment, income, expenses, debt, medical bills, housing, transportation, safety, parks, playgrounds, literacy, language, child education, higher education, hunger, food, support systems, community engagement, anything relating to the broader topics listed first.