Global Health Issues
This disease is spread by mosquito bites and causes fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms.
Malaria
This global health organization, founded in 1948, helps countries fight disease and improve health.
World Health Organization (WHO)
This disease is caused by high blood sugar and requires insulin for treatment.
Diabetes
Washing your hands with soap and water for at least this many seconds can help prevent the spread of germs.
The majority of the global population living with HIV/AIDS are Black.
False
This viral disease was declared eradicated in 1980 after a global vaccination campaign.
Smallpox
In 1994, this country became the first to completely eliminate polio.
India
This disease, spread by mosquitoes, causes high fever, joint pain, and rash, and there is no specific treatment.
Dengue Fever
This simple action can help prevent the spread of illness, especially during cold and flu season.
Washing hands with soap and water
Black North Carolinians are more likely to be diagnosed with what smoker related disease?
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
African Americans suffer from this lung disease more than any other racial or ethnic group in America and are three times as likely to die from it.
Asthma
African American men are 50 percent more likely to develop lung cancer than Caucasian men; and 3x as likely to develop a potentially deadly, lung-scarring disease called sarcoidosis.
This deadly disease was eradicated in 1980 after a major vaccination campaign.
Smallpox
This disease causes the inflammation of the liver, can be caused by various factors, including viruses. When caused by the virus, the disease is called viral ____
hepatitis
Black Americans are almost 3x more likely to be diagnosed w/chronic hepatitis than White non-hispanics
Drinking this many glasses of water per day can help keep you hydrated and support overall health.
8 glasses
Black people are less likely to seek mental health treatment than other groups.
True
This viral disease, transmitted by sexual contact, can be prevented by a vaccine and can cause cancer.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
In 2003, this virus caused a major outbreak, with symptoms like fever and difficulty breathing.
SARS
This type of bacteria causes infections like strep throat, which can be treated with antibiotics.
Streptococcus
This healthy habit, recommended by doctors, can help lower your risk for heart disease and diabetes.
Exercising Regularly
What % of North Carolinians do not have adequate access to food resources (i.e., grocery stores, etc.)?
12%
This virus is spread by respiratory droplets and caused a worldwide pandemic in 2009.
H1N1 or Swine Flu
This international organization helps vaccinate children worldwide to prevent diseases like measles and polio.
GAVI (Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization)
A condition that develops when your arteries become clogged with fatty deposits that can limit circulation.
Affects one in every 20 Americans over age 50; most common in African Americans
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Eating a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help reduce the risk of this common health problem.
Obesity
The top reason Black people generally have worse health outcomes than other people
Lack of access to high-quality medical care