Advancements in Technology and Limitations: Disease

Which of these diseases is most commonly associated with under developed regions?

• Influenza

• Tuberculosis

• E. coli

• Heart Disease

Answer explanation

While tuberculosis used to be a more widespread disease, advancements in medical technology have made tuberculosis uncommon in developed regions

The population increased after 1900 because of medical advancements

• False

• True

Answer explanation

Advancements such as vaccines and antibiotics allowed people to live longer lives

Which of these diseases is NOT associated with a massive outbreak?

• Malaria

• HIV/AIDS

• Ebola

• Influenza

Answer explanation

There have been no cases of widespread malaria epidemics. Mainly because this disease is more common in subtropical areas.

The 1918 Influenza outbreak did NOT kill more people than WWI

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Influenza outbreak resulted in 50 million deaths while WWI only caused 20 million

Which of these diseases is associated with the increased average life expectancy?

• Arthritis

• Diabetes

• Osteoporosis

• Heart Disease

Answer explanation

As people age, they are more likely to develop heart disease. It is unlikely for a younger person to have heart disease.

Which of these diseases is associated with lifestyle?

• Diabetes (type II)

• Heart Disease

• HIV/AIDS

• Anemia

Answer explanation

Diabetes has become more common with the increased sedentary lifestyles and people with excess weight

Covid-19, Ebola, Influenza, and HIV/AIDS have all been associated with massive outbreaks

• True

• False

Cholera, Malaria, and Tuberculosis are all associated with

• affecting the lungs

• Contaminated Water

• Sub-Tropical areas

• Under devloped regions

Answer explanation

All of these diseases are most commonly associated with under developed regions

Developed countries have completely eliminated the threat of poverty related diseases

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Although developed countries have better safeguards against certain diseases, that does not mean it is impossible to contract a disease associated with poverty in a developed country.

What did the discovery of penicillin accomplish?

• The ability to fight infections

• it completely eradicated smallpox

• It led to the invention of vaccinations

• It helped prevent the spread of Tuberculosis

Answer explanation

Penicillin is an antibiotic, used to fight the spread of infections.