Health Policy
What % of US Federal Budget Spending is spent on global health activities?
a) <1%
b) 1-10%
c) 11-25%
d) >25%
a) <1% - As of 2024, the US spent about 12.3bn out of the total budget of 6.5 trillion
In 1993, an outbreak of this disease infected more than 700 people and killed four children in California, Idaho, Washington, and Nevada after they ate “so good it’s scary!” Monster Burgers from Jack in the Box
What is E. Coli?
Dr. Ignas Semmelweis arguably fathered this now common and life-saving practice now done to the tune of "Happy Birthday"
What is handwashing?
A lack of this vitamin can lead to severe vision problems, including night blindness and xerophthalmia.
What is vitamin A?
This French chemist and microbiologist made groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of microbial pathogens and developed the pasteurization process to prevent bacterial contamination in food and drink.
Who was Louis Pasteur
This organization was designed to be a source of early warning for potential threats worldwide including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear.
What is the Global Public Health Intelligence Network?
On May 8, 1980, the World Health Organization officially declared that "the world and all its peoples have won freedom from" this deadly infectious disease.
What is smallpox?
This "Lifeline" device has been used in humanitarian aid efforts in order to bring clean water to individuals regardless of where they are.
What is the LifeStraw?
This mineral deficiency causes a condition characterized by weak bones and deformities, often due to inadequate intake of calcium or vitamin D.
What is rickets?
This prominent doctor and current Surgeon General came to Dartmouth last year to speak about the importance of mental health.
Who is Vivek Murthy?
In how many countries around the world does the U.S. government implement global health programs?
a) < 10 countries
b) 20 countries
c) 40 countries
d) > 60 countries
>60 countries
This virus re-emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2023, causing concern due to its high fatality rate and potential for regional spread.
What is Ebola?
The World Health Organization launched this initiative which focuses on addressing health risks related to indoor air pollution by promoting cleaner energy solutions and improving ventilation in home.
What is the Household Air Pollution (HAP initiative?)
A deficiency, caused by a lack of this vitamin, can lead to an enlarged thyroid gland, known as a goiter.
What is iodine?
This prominent biologist created one of the first Polio vaccines in 1955.
Who was Jonas Salk?
In 2003, the US government founded this organization to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic with a focus on women and girls' health equity.
What is PEPFAR? (U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief)
This malevolent disease is uniquely identified by "rice-water stool"
What is Cholera?
In many cultures, this traditional practice involves washing the body or specific body parts, often using water, before performing religious or spiritual rituals, and is considered essential for maintaining purity and cleanliness.
What is ablution?
This deficiency-related disease is characterized by the swelling of the stomach and an imbalance of protein intake. It is commonly associated with inadequate protein consumption and is prevalent in regions with high poverty rates.
What is kwashiorkor?
This British physician is known for his pioneering work in the development of the smallpox vaccine and is often referred to as the "Father of Immunology"
Who was Edward Jenner?
In 2023, the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) Science and Innovation Forum focused this topic very much in line with UN sustainable development goals.
What is climate technology/ What is climate change adaptation?
This disease, primarily affecting people in sub-Saharan Africa, is caused by a parasitic infection transmitted by tsetse flies and is often fatal if left untreated, also known as "sleeping sickness"
What is African Trypanosomiasis?
This sanitation technology was developed to provide a safe and hygienic alternative to traditional pit latrines, uses a chemical process to break down waste and convert it into usable byproducts.
What is the UDDT (Urine-diverting dry toilet)?
This condition is caused by a niacin deficiency and is typically associated with the three "Ds," dermatitis, diarrhea and dementia
What is pellagra?
This American physician was known for her work in establishing the first birth control clinic in the United States and was a key figure in the reproductive rights movement.
Who was Margaret Sanger?