Outbreak

Epidemics can be caused by what? Select all that apply.

• changes in environmental conditions

• large population sizes

• introduction of a new infectious agent

• breakdowns in public health measures

• unsanitary cooking practices

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

One of the issues with a pandemic is that much of the population does not have ____________?

• transportation

• immunity

• financial security

Outbreaks may vary in ________ and ________.

• intensity and logistics

• scale and duration

• communities and towns

Pandemics may spread more quickly if what is involved? Select all that apply.

• trade

• communication

• international travel

• interconnectedness

Covid is an example of a pandemic that began where?

• Seoul, South Korea

• London, England

• New York City, New York

• Wuhan, China

What is an example of a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness?

• rubella

• norovirus

• pneumonia

• flu

What was part of the public health response to COVID? Select all that apply.

• mask mandates

• forced vaccinations

• lockdowns

• travel restrictions

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

THE OUTBREAK OF MANY MORE CASES OF A DISEASE THAN NORMAL. (a)  

• EPIDEMIC

• PANDEMIC

A disease that has a large outbreak in an area and affects many people

• pandemic

• endemic

• epidemic

• outbreak

Health care experts who study trends in health issues in populations and deploy public announcements, education initiatives, and protocols to protect the health of the nation.

• epidemiologists

• dermatologists

• medical examiners

• immunologist