What does it stand for?
When is the open enrollment period?
100
What should you do prior to an emergency?
Create a plan and practice it!
100
Overpopulation, tell me more about it...
Has an effect on peoples health, the environment, diseases.
The best way to combat it is....?
100
Additives in are there to do what?
Prevent nutritional deficiencies
Preserve food
Improve flavor and texture
100
Medicare is for?
Older adults
200
Outcomes research is considered to be what?
The epidemiological study of medical care
200
Although there is an emphasis on medical care in our society, when does healthcare become a public health problem?
When communicable diseases become involved.
200
Name possible things that could be used in a bioterror attack?
Anthrax, Ebola, botulism, plague, smallpox
200
If you are chomping on an apple during your 8am class what agency regulates the safety of your apple?
FDA
200
Medicaid is for?
Those living below the poverty line
300
You just went to the doctor because you think you have the flu, what do you have to pay prior to your insurance paying for your visit to the doctor?
Your deductible.
300
Tell me about the amount of green houses gases produced in the US compared to other countries.
People in the US produce a lot more on average.
300
What is the definition of carrying capacity?
The number of organisms that can be supported in an environment without degrading the environment.
300
If you are eating chicken wings, what agency has made sure those tasty morsels are safe to devour?
USDA
300
CHIP stands for?
Children Health Insurance Plan
400
Some employers allow you to take money out of your paycheck so that you can use this for medical expenses, this money is tax free. What is this type of account called?
Turn to person sitting in front of you to see what they say....
400
What are the six challenges facing public health in the 21st Century?
Infectious disease, climate change, increase in older adults, better understanding peoples behavior, stringing the public health care system, and health disparities.
400
If you were preparing for a biological attack that involved smallpox, what are some things you would do to ensure people are safe?
Monitor for the agent, increase research on treatments and prevention for it, ensure all agencies and cities are communicating about possible threats, make sure the national stockpile has vaccines.
400
If I was to create a new drug to cure the End-of-semesteritis what agency would need to accept my proposal for this drug?
FDA
400
What kind of food does the USDA regulate?
Meat
500
What are the two ultimate challenges facing public health in the 21st century?
1. Educate public and policy makers on non-medical factors influencing health
2. National debate on priorities that will bring spending inline with values.
500
What are some reasons for health care costs to continue to go up in the US?
More advanced technology, risk of malpractice lawsuits, increased number of older adults, ect.
500
When comparing and contrasting bioterrorism preparedness and response to natural disaster preparedness and response what is the same and what is different?
The preparedness is NOT the same for both bioterrorism and natural disasters. The response is the same for both
500
The two agencies that regulate foods both focus on different types of foods. What agency regulates a smaller amount of food but has a much larger budget?
Turn to your neighbor....See if you got the same answer.
500
There are different types of health care providers. Describe the differences between HMO's and PPO's...
One requires referrals
One costs less
One is more stringent
One does not pay for providers out of network