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Millions of people living all over the world have cancer. Is cancer a pandemic?

• No, because cancer is not contagious.

• No, because cancer is not always fatal.

• Yes, because millions of people have cancer.

• Yes, because people all over the world have cancer.

Which is a distinction between an epidemic and a pandemic?

• the symptoms of the disease

• the geographical area affected

• the species of organisms infected

• the season in which the disease spreads

In 1918, an outbreak of influenza infected 500,000 people all over the world. Tens of millions of those infected died. In 1994, an outbreak of pneumonic plague spread quickly through the city of Surat in India, killing 52 people. Which statement BEST describes the two events?

• Both outbreaks were pandemics.

• Both outbreaks were epidemics.

• The influenza outbreak was a pandemic. The plague outbreak was an epidemic.

• The influenza outbreak was an epidemic. The plague outbreak was a pandemic.

Which aspect of modern life could MOST likely cause an epidemic to turn into a pandemic?

• vaccination

• transportation

• communication

• sanitation

Which tool is MOST responsible for preventing future pandemics of smallpox?

• worldwide vaccination for smallpox

• global education about smallpox

• better worldwide urban sanitation

• improved global quarantine facilities

How can the rate of an infectious disease be drastically reduced?

• by taking medication daily

• by preventing transmission between people

• by wearing clean clothing daily

• by performing dental hygiene three times each day

A village has an outbreak of cholera. Which would be the easiest way for a neighboring village to prevent the cholera epidemic from spreading to their village?

• Develop a cholera vaccination.

• Quarantine all individuals infected with cholera.

• Avoid or treat contaminated water before drinking.

• Restrict travel to other villages that are farther away.

Which would best prevent the pandemic spread of a flu virus?

• Decrease vaccinations.

• Isolate sick individuals.

• Restrict travel to other countries.

• Wash hands frequently with soap and water.

A small community had a recent outbreak of measles among local unvaccinated families. Which best describes this event?

• An epidemic because it happened within the last five years.

• An epidemic because it occurred in a single geographic area.

• A pandemic because it occurred in a single geographic area.

• A pandemic because several families were affected by the disease.

Which best explains why a contagious disease is likely to become an epidemic?

• failure to follow safety rules when handling bacteria

• lack of understanding as to how the disease is spread

• creation of supergerms due to the overuse of antibiotics