Combating infectious disease

Some acronyms to know: NCD-non communicable diseases Ntd-neglected tropical diseases Ntb-national tire & battery Sdg-sustainable development goals Mdg-millennium development goals Mnch-maternal, newborn, and child health

Diseases you should know: Zika virus Malaria Hiv/aids Tuberculosis Big five NTD’s (look at the end fund link in the study guide)

Regions prone to infectious diseases? Poverty-stricken Lacking clean water Poor education High maternal mortality rates Lots of mosquitos!

1. The reauthorization of The president’s emergency plan for aids relief (pepfar) in 2008 allocated $___ million over 5 years to combat infectious disease. 20 48 72 100

2. By the year 2020, the U.S. State department estimates that __ out of 10 deaths in the world will be the result of non-communicable diseases (NCD’s) such as cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. 3 4 7 8

3. According to the centers for disease control & prevention, Hepatitis b & C have been linked to which form of cancer? Liver cancer Lung cancer Cervical cancer Colon cancer

4. The cdc’s goal of establishing a strong, vigilant u. s 4. The cdc’s goal of establishing a strong, vigilant u.s. public health system includes all of the following objectives except: Coordinating with federal agencies to formulate evidence-based policies that improve the nation’s health Collaborating with partner organizations to increase public health actions and advance policies that promote health Partnering with immigration and naturalization services to limit the influx of immigrants from highly contagious areas Educating the public about the interconnected efforts needed to prevent and control infectious diseases, empowering them to improve and protect their health and that of their families

5. Which of the following symptoms is not associated with the zika virus? Microcephaly Fever Skin rash vomiting

6. Guillain-barre syndrome, which has been linked to the zika virus, results in: The body’s immune system attacks the nerves A slowing of the growth of the head, hands, and feet Deep muscle pain, painful tender joints, and morning stiffness A sinking of the eyes, receding of the gums, and death

7. In 2015, What percentage of hiv deaths were a result of the victim contracting tuberculosis? 25% 35% 45% 55%

8. multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has been shown to be resistant to what drug? Penicillin Rifampicin Bacitracin Niproxin sodium

9. According to data collected by the U. N 9. According to data collected by the U.N., how many people in the world are living with H.I.V. in 2015? 12 million 15 million 17 million 21 million

10. Which of the following countries is NOT considered a fast track nation, targeted by the U.n. to frontload investments over the next five years to eliminate HIv within 15 years? India South Africa Haiti Eritrea

11. From 2001 to 2013, the u.n. reported that cases of new Hiv infections dropped: 21% 38% 47% 62%

12. The U.n. has set a goal to end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases by the year: A) 2020 B) 2025 C) 2030 D) 2035

13. According to the council on foreign relations, how many people die from malaria each year? 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000

14. While malaria once was a problem in the u. S 14. While malaria once was a problem in the u.S., health officials declared it no long a public health issue in the year: 1951 1958 1968 1972

15. The u.n.’s Sustainable development goals cover a broad range of health problems including all of the following except: non-communicable diseases Universal health coverage Substance abuse Physical education in schools

16. Who is the current director-general of the world health organization? Simeon bennett Margaret chan Peter capaldi Szeming sze

17. The current initiative of sustainable development goals was established at a U.n. Conference in 2012 held in what city? Geneva, Switzerland Capetown, south africa Rio de Janeiro, brazil Tokyo, japan

18. The millennium development goals, which preceded sdg’s emphasized the eradication of extreme poverty, which was defined as a making less than: $0.80 per day $1.25 per day $2.00 per day $2.75 per day

19. Which of the following is not one of the ‘big five’ Neglected tropical diseases (NTD’s)? Schistosomiasis (snail fever) River blindness Trachoma Buruli ulcer

20. The end fund estimates that ____ die each year from neglected tropical diseases. 500,000 800,000 1 million 1.2 million

1. The reauthorization of The president’s emergency plan for aids relief (pepfar) in 2008 allocated $___ million over 5 years to combat infectious disease. 20 48 72 100

2. By the year 2020, the U.S. State department estimates that __ out of 10 deaths in the world will be the result of non-communicable diseases (NCD’s) such as cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. 3 4 7 8

3. According to the centers for disease control & prevention, Hepatitis b & C have been linked to which form of cancer? Liver cancer Lung cancer Cervical cancer Colon cancer

4. The cdc’s goal of establishing a strong, vigilant u. s 4. The cdc’s goal of establishing a strong, vigilant u.s. public health system includes all of the following objectives except: Coordinating with federal agencies to formulate evidence-based policies that improve the nation’s health Collaborating with partner organizations to increase public health actions and advance policies that promote health Partnering with immigration and naturalization services to limit the influx of immigrants from highly contagious areas Educating the public about the interconnected efforts needed to prevent and control infectious diseases, empowering them to improve and protect their health and that of their families

5. Which of the following symptoms is not associated with the zika virus? Microcephaly Fever Skin rash vomiting

6. Guillain-barre syndrome, which has been linked to the zika virus, results in: The body’s immune system attacks the nerves A slowing of the growth of the head, hands, and feet Deep muscle pain, painful tender joints, and morning stiffness A sinking of the eyes, receding of the gums, and death

7. In 2015, What percentage of hiv deaths were a result of the victim contracting tuberculosis? 25% 35% 45% 55%

8. multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has been shown to be resistant to what drug? Penicillin Rifampicin Bacitracin Niproxin sodium

9. According to data collected by the U. N 9. According to data collected by the U.N., how many people in the world are living in with H.I.V. in 2015? 12 million 15 million 17 million 21 million

10. Which of the following countries is NOT considered a fast track nation, targeted by the U.n. to frontload investments over the next five years to eliminate HIv within 15 years? India South Africa Haiti Eritrea

11. From 2001 to 2013, the u.n. reported that cases of new Hiv infections dropped: 21% 38% 47% 62%

12. The U.n. has set a goal to end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases by the year: A) 2020 B) 2025 C) 2030 D) 2040

13. According to the council on foreign relations, how many people die from malaria each year? 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000

14. While malaria once was a problem in the u. S 14. While malaria once was a problem in the u.S., health officials declared it no long a public health issue in the year: 1951 1958 1968 1972

15. The u.n.’s Sustainable development goals cover a broad range of health problems including all of the following except: non-communicable diseases Universal health coverage Substance abuse Physical education in schools

16. Who is the current director-general of the world health organization? Simeon bennett Margaret chan Peter capaldi Szeming sze

17. The current initiative of sustainable development goals was established at a U.n. Conference in 2012 held in what city? Geneva, Switzerland Capetown, south africa Rio de Janeiro, brazil Tokyo, japan

18. The millennium development goals, which preceded sdg’s emphasized the eradication of extreme poverty, which was defined as a making less than: $0.80 per day $1.25 per day $2.00 per day $2.75 per day

19. Which of the following is not one of the ‘big five’ Neglected tropical diseases (NTD’s)? Schistosomiasis (snail fever) River blindness Trachoma Buruli ulcer

20. The end fund estimates that ____ die each year from neglected tropical diseases. 500,000 800,000 1 million 1.2 million