Question 1

The most-important malaria-causing parasites worldwide are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Plasmodium vivax and falciparum 
B)  Plasmodium brasilianum and vivax 
C)  Plasmodium wallikeri and falciparum 
D)  Plasmodium curtisi and knowlesi 
A)  Plasmodium vivax and falciparum 
B)  Plasmodium brasilianum and vivax 
C)  Plasmodium wallikeri and falciparum 
D)  Plasmodium curtisi and knowlesi

Question 2

What geographic area has been characterized as a "canary in the global coal mine," with regards to climate changes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Australia 
B)  Africa 
C)  Arctic 
D)  Asia 
A)  Australia 
B)  Africa 
C)  Arctic 
D)  Asia

Question 3

About half of all human pathogens are zoonotic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is transmitted by the bite of an infected:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bird 
B)  Bat 
C)  Mosquito 
D)  Tic 
A)  Bird 
B)  Bat 
C)  Mosquito 
D)  Tic

Question 5

An example of a mitigating factor that may impact the incidence of infectious diseases related to climate change is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Urban setting 
B)  Inadequate housing 
C)  Poverty 
D)  Public health infrastructure 
A)  Urban setting 
B)  Inadequate housing 
C)  Poverty 
D)  Public health infrastructure

Question 6

According to the Lancet Commission, which populations will experience greater adverse health consequences related to climate change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher income countries 
B)  Rural settings 
C)  Very old and very young people 
D)  Populations in coastal regions 
A)  Higher income countries 
B)  Rural settings 
C)  Very old and very young people 
D)  Populations in coastal regions

Question 7

Severe weather related to climate changes may result in injuries, homelessness, and chronic stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The viral infection sometimes characterized as an "old enemy, new threat," as a result of climate changes is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Avian influenza 
B)  Eastern equine encephalitis 
C)  Dengue fever 
D)  Malaria 
A)  Avian influenza 
B)  Eastern equine encephalitis 
C)  Dengue fever 
D)  Malaria

Question 9

The more holistic and interdisciplinary approach that connects, animal health, human health, and the environment is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Complementary medicine 
B)  One health 
C)  Zoonotic spread 
D)  Wellness conservation 
A)  Complementary medicine 
B)  One health 
C)  Zoonotic spread 
D)  Wellness conservation

Question 10

Types of infectious diseases related to climate change include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Waterborne 
B)  Foodborne 
C)  Air borne 
D)  Vector related 
A)  Waterborne 
B)  Foodborne 
C)  Air borne 
D)  Vector related

The most-important malaria-causing parasites worldwide are:

What geographic area has been characterized as a "canary in the global coal mine," with regards to climate changes?

About half of all human pathogens are zoonotic.

Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is transmitted by the bite of an infected:

An example of a mitigating factor that may impact the incidence of infectious diseases related to climate change is:

According to the Lancet Commission, which populations will experience greater adverse health consequences related to climate change?

Severe weather related to climate changes may result in injuries, homelessness, and chronic stress.

The viral infection sometimes characterized as an "old enemy, new threat," as a result of climate changes is:

The more holistic and interdisciplinary approach that connects, animal health, human health, and the environment is called:

Types of infectious diseases related to climate change include:

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Exam 14: Infectious Diseases: Climate Change and Public Health

The most-important malaria-causing parasites worldwide are:

What geographic area has been characterized as a "canary in the global coal mine," with regards to climate changes?

About half of all human pathogens are zoonotic.

Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is transmitted by the bite of an infected:

An example of a mitigating factor that may impact the incidence of infectious diseases related to climate change is:

According to the Lancet Commission, which populations will experience greater adverse health consequences related to climate change?

Severe weather related to climate changes may result in injuries, homelessness, and chronic stress.

The viral infection sometimes characterized as an "old enemy, new threat," as a result of climate changes is:

The more holistic and interdisciplinary approach that connects, animal health, human health, and the environment is called:

Types of infectious diseases related to climate change include:

Health Vs Health Care

Improving Health Literacy: Finding High-Quality, Web-Based Information

Obesity : Is Fat the New Normal

Preventing Obesity Raising the Price of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

TOBACCO: E-Cigarettes-Help or Hazard

TOBACCO: Reducing Exposure to Secondhand Smoke

Alcohol: Binge Drinking on College Campuses

Health Reform: Controlling Costs

Health Reform: Improving Health

Health Care Improving Veterans Health

Mental Health a Continuing Crisis

Immunizations Parent Choice Vs Public Health

Prescription Drug Abuse

Infectious Diseases: Antibiotic Resistance and Public Health

Preventing Firearm Injuries a Public Health Issue

Preventing Injuries: Concussions in Sports

HIV and AIDS: The Fourth Decade

Radiation Benefits and Risks of Medical Imaging

Physical Activity-Is Sitting Death

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