MPH Global Health & Disease Prevention 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) directly related to health?

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SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

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SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

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SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

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SDG 4: Quality Education

Question 2

The 'One Health' concept recognizes that:

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Human, animal, and environmental health are deeply interconnected

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All people deserve equal access to one standard of health care

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A single global health authority should govern disease control

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Primary care should be the one focus of global health systems

Question 3

Vertical disease control programs in global health focus on:

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A single disease or condition with dedicated, disease-specific resources and interventions

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Community-based multi-disease health system strengthening

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Training of generalist community health workers

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Primary care delivery across multiple health conditions

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of international health regulations (IHR)?

Accepted Answer

To prevent and respond to public health risks that cross international borders

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To standardize pharmaceutical pricing across countries

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To regulate international clinical trials and drug approvals

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To govern migration of health care workers between countries

Question 5

Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) disproportionately face a 'double burden of disease,' meaning:

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Coexisting high rates of infectious diseases alongside rapidly rising chronic non-communicable diseases

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Twice the death rate of high-income countries

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A dual health financing system combining public and private payers

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Higher rates of both mental illness and substance use disorders

Question 6

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) means:

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All people receive the health services they need without suffering financial hardship

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Free health care for all citizens funded by the government

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A single insurance plan covering all health services globally

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Equal health outcomes for all population groups