Free Printable Quiz on Concepts of Health and Diseases

1.

What is the definition of health according to WHO in 1948?

a)

Absence of diseases or infirmity

b)

A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing

c)

A condition of the human organism expressing adequate functioning

d)

A measure of socioeconomic status

2.

Which concept views health as a dynamic equilibrium between man and his environment?

a)

Holistic concept

b)

Psychosocial concept

c)

Ecological concept

d)

Biomedical concept

3.

What does the psychosocial concept of health emphasize?

a)

Absence of disease

b)

Social, psychological, cultural, economic, and political factors

c)

Only biological factors

d)

Environmental factors only

4.

Which dimension of health relates to the quantity and quality of an individual’s interpersonal ties?

a)

Physical dimension

b)

Emotional dimension

c)

Mental dimension

d)

Social dimension

5.

What is the primary focus of the Sustainable Development Goal 3?

a)

Promoting economic growth

b)

Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all

c)

Reducing poverty

d)

Improving education access

6.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the level of living?

a)

Education

b)

Health

c)

Food consumption

d)

Political stability

7.

What does the term 'multifactorial causation' refer to?

a)

A single cause of disease

b)

Multiple factors contributing to disease

c)

Only genetic factors

d)

Environmental factors only

8.

Which of the following is an example of a biological determinant of health?

a)

Socioeconomic status

b)

Cultural practices

c)

Genetic factors

d)

Environmental pollution

9.

What is the goal of primary prevention?

a)

To manage chronic diseases

b)

To rehabilitate patients

c)

To promote health and prevent disease onset

d)

To halt disease progression

10.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the tertiary level of health care?

a)

Community health services

b)

Super specialist care

c)

Curative services provided by district hospitals

d)

First contact with the health system

11.

What does the 'iceberg of disease' concept illustrate?

a)

The role of environmental factors

b)

The stages of disease progression

c)

The importance of genetic factors

d)

The visible and invisible aspects of health

12.

Which of the following is a responsibility of the state in health?

a)

International health regulations

b)

Community health initiatives

c)

Individual health promotion

d)

Providing equitable health services

13.

What is the primary focus of the concept of wellbeing?

a)

Social interactions

b)

Physical health only

c)

Quality of life

d)

Economic status

14.

According to Winslow, public health is primarily concerned with:

a)

Individual medical care

b)

Preventing disease and prolonging life through community efforts

c)

Treating diseases in hospitals

d)

Mental health promotion alone

15.

The epidemiological triad model includes which three components?

a)

Agent, host, environment

b)

Disease, immunity, prevention

c)

Prevention, causation, agent

d)

Diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation

16.

The concept of causation known as the "Web of Causation" is most applicable in which type of diseases?

a)

Infectious diseases

b)

Chronic diseases

c)

Hereditary diseases

d)

Acute diseases

17.

The aim of primary prevention is to:

a)

Detect diseases early

b)

Prevent the onset of diseases

c)

Provide rehabilitation

d)

Limit the effects of diseases already present

18.

The social concept of health emphasizes:

a)

Disease control only

b)

Psychological interventions

c)

Individual immune strength

d)

Economic and social conditions as determinants of health

19.

Which of the following is not an element of primary health care?

a)

Maternal and child health care

b)

Promotion of food supply and proper nutrition

c)

Specific disease eradication

d)

Immunization against infectious diseases

20.

Who first introduced the concept of primary health care in 1978 at the Alma-Ata conference?

a)

The League of Nations

b)

The World Bank

c)

WHO and UNICEF

d)

International Red Cross

21.

Secondary prevention is focused on:

a)

Prevention of the disease occurrence

b)

Rehabilitation after the disease

c)

Elimination of risk factors

d)

Early diagnosis and treatment

22.

Which concept of health integrates psychological, social, and biological factors?

a)

Biomedical concept

b)

Holistic concept

c)

Ecological concept

d)

Social engineering concept

23.

According to the levels of prevention, which action is part of tertiary prevention?

a)

Health education programs

b)

Vaccination against diseases

c)

Rehabilitation to minimize disability

d)

Early disease screening

24.

The term "Health for All" by 2000 AD was part of the declaration made during which conference?

a)

Alma-Ata Conference

b)

Ottawa Charter

c)

WHO Assembly 1960

d)

Global Health Forum 1975

25.

John Snow is consiered the father of modern day ..............................................

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26.

The three core functions of Public Health are ......................................

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27.

2 Key historical milestones in Public Health include: ...............................................................................................

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28.

Key aspects of Public Health include ................................................................

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29.

Give a brief explanation about what is considered the history of Public Health ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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30.

Give at least 3 differences between Public Health and Clinical Medicine. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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31.

Give 2 contemparay challenges in Public Health.

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32.

Give practical examples about how Public Health is utilised to fight epidemics like Cholera.

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33.

With practicla examples, state the difference between an Epidemic and a Pandemic.

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34.

In your Opinion, what future directions should Public Health programs take in order to improve health in communities?

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35.

Which of the following factors is considered a social determinant of health?

a)

Genetic predisposition

b)

Access to education

c)

Environmental toxins

d)

Personal health behaviors

36.

Which of the following is considered a primary health care service?

a)

Advanced diagnostic imaging

b)

Long-term rehabilitation services

c)

Routine immunizations

d)

Specialized surgical procedures

37.

Which of the following best describes the term "social determinants of health"?

a)

Factors that influence health outcomes based on individual behavior

b)

Access to medical care and health services

c)

Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age

d)

Genetic predispositions to certain diseases

Quiz on Concepts of Health and Diseases

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 3600secs

According to Winslow, public health is primarily concerned with:

The epidemiological triad model includes which three components?

The concept of causation known as the "Web of Causation" is most applicable in which type of diseases?

The aim of primary prevention is to:

The social concept of health emphasizes:

Which of the following is not an element of primary health care?

Who first introduced the concept of primary health care in 1978 at the Alma-Ata conference?

Secondary prevention is focused on:

Which concept of health integrates psychological, social, and biological factors?

According to the levels of prevention, which action is part of tertiary prevention?

The term "Health for All" by 2000 AD was part of the declaration made during which conference?

Which of the following best describes the term "social determinants of health"?

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