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Which will not protect against food borne disease (a.k.a. food poisoning)? A. wash produce before eating B. thoroughly cook meats and eggs 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.

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What is the leading cause of death in the U.S.? A. heart disease B. AIDS C. cancer D. stroke

What is heart disease. In 2003: Heart disease caused approximately 655,000 deaths Cancer -- 550,000 Stroke -- 150,000 In 2004, AIDS -- 15,800

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What is a synonym for an environmental contaminant? A. Genes B. Toxin C. Infection D. Posion
What is toxin.
100
What is one of the fastest growing public health concerns in the world? A. Cancer B. SARS C. Diabetes D. Workplace accidents
What is diabetes. In 2006, according to the World Health Organization, at least 171 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. Its incidence is increasing rapidly, and it is estimated that by the year 2030, this number will double.
100
A word that means a disease can be transmitted from one person to another? A. Sickness B. Infectious C. Immunity D. Genetic disposition
What is infectious.
200
Which disease is not correctly paired with the nutrient or vitamin that prevents it? A. niacin - tuberculosis B. iodine - goiters C. vitamin C - scurvy D. vitamin D - rickets
What is niacin - tuberculosis. Niacin prevents pellagra, a disease that plagued the United States in the early 1900's. It causes diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia and death. Niacin is now added to flour and pellagra is almost completely eliminated in the United States.
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Which disease has been completely eradicated? A. smallpox B. hepatitis C. heliobacter pylori D. leukemia
What is smallpox. As recently as 1958, small pox killed 2 million people each year worldwide. Due to aggressive efforts by the World Health Organization, small pox was completely eradicated in the 1970's.
200
A product of the "greenhouse effect" from an excess of Co2 in the environment is... A. creating the ozone B. climate change C. discovery of dinosaur skeletons D. rain
What is climate change.
200
Which Chinese invention played a early role in improving sanitation and hygiene? A. Chopsticks B. Sewers C. Fireworks D. Rice Steamers
What is chopsticks. Eating with chopsticks, which were first used around 2,000 BC, provided the unintended benefit of preventing illnesses by interrupting the hand-to-mouth transmission of germs.
200
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 publically 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.
300
What is the process of sterilizing milk called? A. purification B. pasteurization C. clostridization D. refrigeration
What is pasteurization. Although Louis Pasteur's process of pasteurization was first applied in wine preservation, mild producers adopted the process of pasteurization in the 1920's and thereby eliminated a substantial vector of food borne disease
300
What two diseases account for over 50% of all deaths in the United States? A. cancer and heart disease B. stroke and tuberculosis C. AIDS and cancer D. old age and infant mortality
What is cancer and heart disease. Cancer and heart disease accounted for 54% of all deaths in the United States in 1997. Pneumonia, influenza and AIDS account for another 4.5% of all deaths. Were you paying attention? :)
300
Which of the following toxic elements causes the neurological disorder that inspired the Alice in Wonderland; character, the Mad Hatter? A. iodine B. sodium C. mercury D. mercurochrome
What is mercury. Mercury, a highly toxic element, used to be a component of the production process of felt for hats. The application of a mercury solution was used roughen the surface of animal hair that was then shaped into felt hats. The mercury was absorbed through the skin, and attacked the nervous system, which caused a degenerative nervous disorder. Symptoms of the disorder included fluttering eyelids, slurred speech, an unsteady gait and general mental confusion. Hence, the term "mad as a hatter."
300
Antibiotics are widely used as a preventive measure against bacterial diseases. For how many years have antibiotics been used? A. 1000 years B. 500 years C. 100 years D. >50 years
What is >50 years. Though penicillin was discovered in the 1920's, it was not developed for medical use until the 1940's, when it was produced in substantial quantities and used by the U.S. military to treat sick and wounded soldiers.
300
Epidemiology is the study of: A. immunization B. outbreak of disease in populations C. genetic disease D. skin ailments
What is outbreak of disease in populations. Epidemiology is defined as the study of distribution and determinants of disease frequency in human populations.
400
Folic acid, which is found in oranges, prevents which of the following? A. scurvy B. birth defects C. high blood pressure D. dementia
What is birth defects It is advised that women of child-bearing age consume .4 milligrams of folic acid to avoid birth defects, such as spinal bifida. Folic acid is also found in other foods, such as broccoli and dried beans.
400
Which is the first illness that was attributed to an animal carrier? A. Rabies B. Smallpox C. HIV D. Malaria
What is malaria. Malaria is the first human illness attributed to an animal carrier (mosquitoes) in 1717.
400
What heavy metal is dangerous for fetal development and is found in large fish? A. Iron B. Sodium C. Argon D. Mercury
What is mercury. Have you been paying attention?
400
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 D. use of gold amalgams
What is fluoridation of drinking water. Fluoridation of tap water has, in part, led to a 68% decrease in dental caries in children under 12 from 1970 to 1994. The American Dental Association, the American Medical Association, and the World Health Organization endorse water fluoridation.
400
A term for perceived patterns and expectations of behavior in a community? A. social norms B. genes C. nurture D. lifestyle
What is social norms.
500

To what minimum internal temperature (Fahrenheit) must one cook poultry in order to ensure that foodborne bacteria have been destroyed? A. 100 degrees B. 150 degrees C. 180 degrees D. 220 degrees

What is 180 degrees. Foodborne illness is a serious public health problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year, 76 million people get sick, more than 300,000 are hospitalized, and 5,000 Americans die as a result of foodborne illnesses, primarily the very young, elderly, and the immunocompromised. Cooking foods at their proper temperature and safe methods for handling raw foods can help minimize the risk of foodborne illness. Poultry must be cooked to an internal temperature of 180 degrees.

500
Of the 48 million Americans that currently smoke, how many will die from a smoking related disease if they continue to smoke? A. 10% B. 25% C. 50% D. 75%
What is 50%. Smoking causes approximately one out of every five deaths in the United States each year. Out of the 48 million Americans who smoke 50% will die from a smoking related disease if they continue to smoke.
500

Which of the following is not one of the prime health risks associated with greater UV radiation through the atmosphere due to depletion of stratospheric ozone? A. Increased skin cancer B. Increased liver cancer C. Reduced immune system D. Damage to eyes

What is increased liver cancer.

500
Who is widely considered the "Father of Modern Epidemiology"? A. Robert Koch B. John Snow C. Joseph Lister D. W. C. Cole Claiborne
What is John Snow. John Snow is widely regarded as the "Father of Modern Epidemiology" following his efforts to contain the cholera outbreak in London 's Soho district in 1854. Snow identified the cause of the outbreak as a public water pump on Broad Street and had the handle removed, thus ending the outbreak.
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What is an epidemic? A. The first time a disease is documented B. When more than 50% of a population has a specific illness. C. When more than 25% of a population has a specific illness. D. When the occurrence of a disease exceeds the normal rate.
What is when the occurrence of a disease exceeds the normal rate. An epidemic is when the occurrence in a community or geographic area of a disease at a rate that clearly exceeds the normally expected rate.