Public Health
Name three social determinants of health
Economic Stability, Education Access & Quality, Health Care Access & Quality, Neighborhood & Built Environment, Social & Community Context
What governmental agency is responsible for Public Health in the United States?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
What are the three macronutrients?
1. Carbohydrates
2. Proteins
3. Fats
What are two treatment options for mental health issues?
What individual is the city of Austin named after?
Stephen F. Austin
What are the three types of prevention in public health?
1. Primary Prevention
2. Secondary Prevention
3. Tertiary Prevention
What's a deductible in health insurance?
Money the beneficiary must pay on their own for healthcare needs each year before the insurance carrier helps with the cost
Why are whole grains beneficial for your health?
Lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, reduces risk for cardiovascular diseases.
Name two coping strategies for managing stress
exercise, social support, hobbies, mindfulness/breathing exercises, etc.
How many undergraduates attend UT Austin? (answer within a range of 5,000)
42,444 (40,000-45,000)
Which term describes a pathogen that spreads disease by infecting a host through close contact?
Contagion
What disease of the endocrine system affects 21 million Americans have & 6 million of them don't know it?
Diabtetes
What fruit has more than 100% of your recommended daily amount of vitamin C?
Oranges
What are some signs that you are stressed and/or anxious?
Heart races, sweaty, angry quickly, difficulty sleeping, etc.
Name one of the 7 Wonders of the World
Updated List
1. Great Wall of China (China) 2. Pyramids of Giza (Egypt) 3. Machu Picchu (Peru) 4. The Colosseum (Italy) 5. Chichen Itza (Mexico) 6. Taj Mahal (India), 7. Christ the Redeemer (Brazil)
The varicella-zoster virus causes skin outbreaks in children, and in 1995 the FDA approved a vaccine to prevents its infection. What's the common name for the disease this virus causes?
Chicken Pox
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
Medicare: primarily covers individuals ages 65+ and certain younger individuals with disabilities. Federally funded.
Medicaid: primarily covers low-income individuals such as pregnant women, children, and individuals with disabilities. Jointly funded by federal + state funding.
YWhat chemical does our body release when we exercise that makes us feel good?
Endorphins
What is the largest mental health research institution in the world?
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
Which E-term means that efforts (like vaccination) to get rid of a disease have been so successful that it is no longer in the population and the methods no longer need to be used?
Eradication
What year was the first hospital built in the US? (answer within a range of 50 years)
1751
How much moderate aerobic exercise is recommended per week?
150 minutes or 2.5 hours
Which country spends the most on mental health services per capita?
Norway
What year was the University of Texas at Austin founded?
1883