MPH Master of Public Health: Public Health & U.S. Health Care 2

Question 1

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for tracking disease outbreaks and leading public health surveillance in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Answer

The CDC is the lead federal public health agency responsible for disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and health promotion.

Question 2

The concept of 'health equity' in public health primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

The absence of avoidable, unfair, or remediable differences in health outcomes

Answer

Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible, eliminating preventable disparities.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'primary prevention' in public health?

Accepted Answer

Preventing disease before it occurs through interventions like vaccination

Answer

Primary prevention aims to prevent disease onset before it occurs, such as through immunization, health education, or environmental controls.

Question 4

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) established health insurance marketplaces primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a platform where individuals can compare and purchase insurance plans

Answer

ACA marketplaces (exchanges) enable individuals and small businesses to shop for, compare, and enroll in health insurance plans.

Question 5

Which determinant of health has historically had the GREATEST influence on population health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Social and economic factors

Answer

Research consistently shows that social determinants—income, education, housing, and environment—account for the largest share of health outcomes.

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