Healthcare

Infectious Disease

100

What insect is responsible for spreading malaria?

Mosquito

200

What is the official name of the virus that causes COVID-19?

SARS-CoV-2

300

The term "antimicrobial resistance" refers to?

The ability of microbes to survive antibiotics

400

What virus causes the infection known as mono?

Epstein-Barr virus

500

Which disease was declared eradicated by the WHO in 1980?

Smallpox

Global Health Basics

100

What does the acronym "MSF" stand for in English?

Doctors Without Borders

200

What is the leading cause of death worldwide?

Cardiovascular diseases

300

Which organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in 2020?

World Health Organization (WHO)

400

What is the term used for the scientific study of the distribution, causes, and control of diseases

Epidemiology

500

What percentage of the global population lacks access to clean water?

About 25%

Non-Communicable Diseases

100

Which condition is also known as "hypertension"?

High blood pressure

200

Which organ is primarily affected by cirrhosis?

Liver

300

What is the most common cancer worldwide?

Breast cancer

400

What is a key risk factor for developing osteoporosis?

Low calcium and vitamin D levels

500

Which disease is hallmarked by a degeneration of dopaminergic neurons (leading to tremors)?

Parkinson's Disease

Medical Specialties

100

What is the name of the specialty that deals with diseases of the brain and nervous system?

neurology

200

What type of doctor specializes in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses?

psychiatrist

300

What specialty deals with the health of pregnant women and their babies?

obstetrics

400

Which medical specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer?

Oncology

500

What is the term for professionals who draw blood for testing or transfusions?

phlebotomist

Healthcare Systems

100

What is the term for health insurance that covers everyone in a country?

Universal healthcare

200

Which country spends the most on healthcare per person

The United States

300

What U.S. healthcare program assists low-income individuals and families?

Medicaid

400

Which U.S. agency is responsible for approving new drugs and medical devices?

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

500

What is the name of the U.S. law passed in 2010 to expand access to healthcare coverage?

Affordable Care Act