Food
This will not protect against food borne disease (a.k.a. food poisoning)? A. wash produce before eating B. thoroughly cook meats and eggs C. store perishable items in a cool, dry environment D. purchase organic produce
What is purchase organic produce. Organic produce can contain the same food borne contaminants as other produce. "Organic" only means that pesticides were not used in growing the produce, and does not refer to the absence of pathogens.
Identified as the leading cause of death in the U.S.? A. heart disease B. AIDS C. cancer D. stroke
What is heart disease. In 2003: Heart disease caused approximately 655,000 deaths Cancer -- 550,000 Stroke -- 150,000 In 2004, AIDS -- 15,800
This toxic element caused the neurological disorder that inspired the Alice in Wonderland character, the Mad Hatter? A. iodine B. sodium C. mercury D. mercurochrome
What is mercury. Mercury, a highly toxic element, used to be a component of the production process of felt for hats. The application of a mercury solution was used roughen the surface of animal hair that was then shaped into felt hats. The mercury was absorbed through the skin, and attacked the nervous system, which caused a degenerative nervous disorder. Symptoms of the disorder included fluttering eyelids, slurred speech, an unsteady gait and general mental confusion. Hence, the term "mad as a hatter."
Identified as one of the fastest growing public health concerns in the world?
A. Cancer B. SARS C. Diabetes D. Workplace accidents
What is diabetes. In 2006, according to the World Health Organization, at least 171 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. Its incidence is increasing rapidly, and it is estimated that by the year 2030, this number will double.
A word that means a disease can be transmitted from one person to another? A. Sickness B. Infectious C. Immunity D. Genetic disposition
What is infectious.
Of the pairs, the disease than is not correctly paired with the nutrient or vitamin that prevents it? A. niacin - tuberculosis B. iodine - goiters C. vitamin C - scurvy D. vitamin D - rickets
What is niacin - tuberculosis. Niacin prevents pellagra, a disease that plagued the United States in the early 1900's. It causes diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia and death. Niacin is now added to flour and pellagra is almost completely eliminated in the United States.
This disease has been completely eradicated. A. smallpox B. hepatitis C. helicobacter pylori D. leukemia
What is smallpox. As recently as 1958, small pox killed 2 million people each year worldwide. Due to aggressive efforts by the World Health Organization, small pox was completely eradicated in the 1970's.
Humans can contract this after breathing in the microscopic fungal spores from the air around bat droppings.
What is Histoplasmosis
This Chinese invention played an early role in improving sanitation and hygiene. A. Chopsticks B. Sewers C. Fireworks D. Rice Steamers
What is chopsticks. Eating with chopsticks, which were first used around 2,000 BC, provided the unintended benefit of preventing illnesses by interrupting the hand-to-mouth transmission of germs.
A communicable disease is: A disease that has a long duration and is not easily cured. B. A disease that can be spread from one person to another. C. A disease that is publically and scientifically understood. D. A disease that is related to eating and drinking.
What is a disease that can be spread from one person to another. A communicable disease is an infectious disease that spreads directly from one person to another.
This microorganism is most commonly linked to food poisoning.
What is bacteria?
The two diseases account for over 50% of all deaths in the United States. A. cancer and heart disease B. stroke and tuberculosis C. AIDS and cancer D. old age and infant mortality
What is cancer and heart disease. Cancer and heart disease accounted for 54% of all deaths in the United States in 1997. Pneumonia, influenza and AIDS account for another 4.5% of all deaths. Were you paying attention? :)
This virus spreads naturally in wild aquatic birds but can infect poultry and other birds and other animal species.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) also known as the "bird flu". Bird flu is caused by infection with avian influenza Type A viruses (e.g., H5N1, H7N9).
This affects 53.2 million adults in the United States, which is about 1 in 5 adults.15 It is a leading cause of disability in the United States, and a leading cause of chronic pain
What is arthritis?
Arthritis-attributable medical costs and earning losses were over $300 billion in 2013
Epidemiology is the study of: A. immunization B. outbreak of disease in populations C. genetic disease D. skin ailments
What is outbreak of disease in populations. Epidemiology is defined as the study of distribution and determinants of disease frequency in human populations.
Found in oranges, Folic Acid prevents this.
What is birth defects It is advised that women of child-bearing age consume .4 milligrams of folic acid to avoid birth defects, such as spinal bifida. Folic acid is also found in other foods, such as broccoli and dried beans.
This is the first illness that was attributed to an animal carrier. A. Rabies B. Smallpox C. HIV D. Malaria
What is malaria. Malaria is the first human illness attributed to an animal carrier (mosquitoes) in 1717.
A heavy metal is dangerous for fetal development and is found in large fish. A. Iron B. Sodium C. Argon D. Mercury
What is mercury.
This is one of the fastest growing public health para professionals in the US.
What is Community Health Workers?
Employment of community health workers is projected to grow 11 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 7,800 openings for community health workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire
A term for perceived patterns and expectations of behavior in a community? A. social norms B. genes C. nurture D. lifestyle
What is social norms.
Beginning January 1, 2026, what did California mandate be included in corn masa flour and corn masa products?
What is Folic Acid?
Anyone who had a SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus that causes COVID-19, can experience this, including children.
What is Long Covid?
This substance was banned by the EPA in 2024 making this the first rule finalized under the Toxic Substance Control Act?
What is Asbestos?
The four parts of health:
What are physical, mental, social, and emotional
A state of completed physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
What is the World Health Organizations definition of health?