Disease Prevention
Which will not protect against food borne disease (a.k.a. food poisoning)? A. wash produce before eating B. thoroughly cook meats C. store perishable items in a cool, dry environment D. purchase organic produce
What is purchase organic produce. Organic produce can contain the same food borne contaminants as other produce. "Organic" only means that pesticides were not used in growing the produce, and does not refer to the absence of pathogens.
The newest vaccine required for students to attend school in Ontario
A. Covid-19
B. Measles, Mumps, Rubella
C. Varicella (chicken pox)
What is C. Varicella (chicken pox) (mandatory for children born in 2010 and after)
Income and Income Distribution; Education; Unemployment and Job Security; Employment and Working Conditions; Early Childhood Development; Food Insecurity; Housing; Social Exclusion; Social Safety Network; Health Services; Aboriginal Status; Gender; Race; Disability
What are: The Social determinants of Health
Why is ongoing communication crucial in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of public health projects?
A) It replaces the need for formal reports.
B) It ensures regular updates and feedback, promoting continuous improvement and alignment among team members and stakeholders.
What is B
It ensures regular updates and feedback, promoting continuous improvement and alignment among team members and stakeholders.
How many library locations in Brantford & Brant County?
A. 5
B. 1
C. 3
What is C. 3
This approach focuses on taking the attention away from the benefits or consequences of food items (labelling them as 'good or bad', 'healthy or unhealthy'). Moreover, it looks at creating a non-judgmental environment for people to feel safe eating a variety of foods.
A. A food focused approach
B. A food neutral approach
C. A food safety approach
What is B. A food neutral approach
Alcohol:
The number of alcohol-containing drinks consumed per week that puts a person at increased risk for health issues
A. 1-2 drinks per week
B. 3-6 drinks per week
C. 7-10 drinks per week
What is: B. 3 to 6 standard drinks per week
Your risk of developing several different types of cancer, including breast and colon cancer, increases.
The study of how diseases spread and affect people in populations, and how to prevent and control them.
Epidemiology
This process involves systematically reviewing the outcomes of a decision or intervention to determine its effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.
What is Evaluation
The size of the population the health unit serves
What is: >136,000 people
Who inspects food premises, personal services settings, and recreational water facilities for public health safety?
What is a public health inspector.
They inspect restaurants, cafeterias, food trucks, institutional food premises, grocery stores. convenience stores, hair salons, nail salons tattoo shops, public pools, spas, splash pads and water parks etc.) and provide public reports on our website. Food inspection grade signs will be given to establishments by public health inspectors and will reflect the last inspection date.
We enforce regulations under the Health Protection and Promotion Act of Ontario.
An epidemic that is actively spreading to multiple regions across the globe.
What is a pandemic
This public health approach aims to minimize the negative health, social, and legal impacts associated with drug use, emphasizing safer practices rather than total abstinence.
What is a Harm Reduction Approach
What is a key strategy for gaining support and commitment from team members and key partners when implementing a project?
A) Assigning tasks without discussion
B) Building a shared vision and involving everyone in the process
C) Conducting one-time training sessions
What is B.
Building a shared vision and securing buy-in are essential for ensuring alignment, motivation, collaboration, sustainability, and adaptability within a project.
The number of schools (elementary and secondary) in Brantford & Brant County?
A. 35
B. 68
C. 82
What is: B. 68 schools
58 elementary schools & 10 secondary schools
(Public & Private)
A disease outbreak that is rapidly spreading in a limited region.
What is an Epidemic
Which of the following is considered a milestone in dental public health? A. fluoridation of drinking water B. introduction of mouth wash C. development of the electric toothbrush
What is A. fluoridation of drinking water.
The Canadian Dental Association, the Canadian Medical Association, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organization endorse water fluoridation as an important public health measure to prevent tooth decay. It is considered a safe, cost effective and equitable public health practice.
Fluoride is added to public drinking water in Brantford & Brant County
Health _______ is created when individuals have the fair opportunity to reach their fullest health potential regardless of social, economic, or demographic factors. It emphasizes fairness and justice in health care and outcomes by addressing and removing systemic barriers that contribute to health disparities.
What is health equity
Achieving health equity requires reducing unnecessary and avoidable differences that are unfair and unjust. Many causes of health inequities relate to social and environmental factors including: income, social status, race, gender, education and physical environment.
This process combines the best available research evidence, local context and professional experience in public health work.
A. Evidence-Informed decision making
B. Evidence-based practice
What is: Evidence-informed decision making
Evidence‐based practice is the process of using scientific evidence from high quality research to guide practice
Evidence-informed practice knowledge and intervention decisions are enriched by previous research but not limited to it. Local health issues and context and other factors are included in making decisions. In this way, evidence‐informed practice is more inclusive than evidence‐based practice
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1 in ____ households experience food insecurity
A. 1 in 15
B. 1 in 8
C. 1 in 6
What is: A. 1 in 6 households in Brantford/Brant County experiencing food insecurity
Which is the first illness that was attributed to an animal carrier? A. Rabies B. Smallpox C. Hepatitis D. Malaria
What is Rabies. The first written record of rabies is from 1930 BC which dictates that the owner of a dog showing symptoms of rabies should take preventative measures against bites.
What is a communicable disease? A. A disease that has a long duration and is not easily cured. B. A disease that can be spread from one person to another. C. A disease that is publicly and scientifically understood. D. A disease that is related to eating and drinking.
What is a disease that can be spread from one person to another. A communicable disease is an infectious disease that spreads directly from one person to another.
True or False
In 2015, chronic diseases caused about three-quarters of deaths in Ontario.
What is True
The majority of these deaths were due to four major chronic diseases: cancers, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes
Besides resources, which of these factors are important to consider when making decisions on health interventions:
A) community health issues and local context B) community and political climate C) the best available research findings D) All of the above
D) All of the above are
When making decisions in public health it is important to consider evidence from a variety of sources.
Most common languages spoken at home other than English (in Brantford -according to 2021 census data)
Punjabi: 1,740; & Slavic Languages (Polish+):770