Infectious Disease
Chronic Diseases
Environmental Exposures
Health Policy
Terms
100

This disease ripped through the world in 2019 and is known for its nickname based on the disease and the variant year.

What is Sars-Cov-2?

100

This disease is the #1 most common in the US. The disease causes a rise in pressure in blood vessels.

What is hypertension?

100

Dr. Mona published non-peer-reviewed studies in 2015 warning people about this state-specific environmental exposure.

What is the Flint Water Crisis

100

This large agency is responsible for consumer protection.

What is the FDA?

100

These items are underlying forces that work with the development of diseases.

What is social determinants of health?

200

This outbreak in London birthed the Father of Epidemiology John Snow.

What is cholera?

200

This disease is one of the biggest killers and comorbidities, shown on display as the new movie "Killers of the Flower Moon" shows Mollie getting routine shots for her health.

What is diabetes?

200

A tik-tok trend started a rise of exposure to tainted dairy products as many were not employing this well-known technique created in 1862.

What is pasteurization? 

200

This health system first created and tested by Mitt Romney went to give millions health insurance.

What is ObamaCare? (or ACA)

200

This word came about in the Middle Ages to stop the transmission of a disease.

What is quarantine?

300

This infectious disease was eradicated by the WHO in the 1970s, after killing millions of individuals and leaving bumps in its wake.

What is smallpox?

300

This chronic condition comes from an viral infection and those who had it faced extreme prejudice in the 1970s.

What is AIDS?

300

This element inspired Alice in Wonderland's Mad Hatter character. The element can create slurred speech, confusion, fluttering eyelids and more.

What is mercury?

300

This Act was passed in 1971 known for its three-letter acronym shared with a labor union.

What is the Clean Water Act?

300

This sector studies the movement and distribution of disease.

What is epidemiology?

400

In 1717, this illness was known for being the first disease to be attributed to an animal. Now seen in flourishing in swampy areas of the world.

What is malaria?

400

What public health hopes to do to nix chronic conditions before the bud sprouts.

What is primary prevention?

400

This compound was added to municipal systems in the 1940s and 50s to decrease dental caries.

What is fluoride?

400

A fee for service plan for the dependents of men and women in the military.

 What is the TriCare Standard?

400

This measure reflects the number of new cases of a particular disease compared to those who are at risk at a specific time.

What is incidence?

500

This virus caused disruptions in the 2016 summer Olympics and many decided not to attend.

What is Zika?

500

This condition is most common in a form found in older adults as their bodies began to decline in age causing weakened mobility and flexibility.

What is arthritis? (or osteoarthritis)

500

This exposure comes from air pollution and is often used as a benchmark for testing. They can travel through the respiratory track due to their size and have significant effects on health.

What is PM 2.5?

500

A document required to be sent to patients after signing up with an insurance plans that help one navigate the plans offering.

What is an explanation of benefits?

500

The newer approach that public health and healthcare is a collaborative responsibility.

What is health justice?