Test 1

According to the WHO, health is defined as: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. The absence of disease. The ability to perform daily activities. The absence of disability.

True/False: The traditional view of health only considers the absence of biological dysfunction. True. False.

Which of the following is NOT part of the Epidemiological Triad?. Treatment. Host. Agent. Environment.

The period in which the host, agent, and environment interact but the individual is still healthy is called: Pre-pathogenic period. Pathogenic period. Convalescence. Resolution.

True/False: Tertiary prevention occurs during the pre-pathogenic period. False. True.

Vaccination is an example of: Primary prevention. Secondary prevention. Tertiary prevention. Rehabilitation.

Which model organizes health influences in layers from individual to societal?. Kindred Model. Latent/Indirect Model. Epidemiological Triad. Leavell & Clark Model.

True/False: Age and genetics are modifiable risk factors. False. True.

The total number of existing cases of a disease at a given time is called: Prevalence. Incidence. Endemic. Epidemic.

According to Winslow, public health is: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health. Only about treating sick people. Focused only on environmental health. A government responsibility only.

Which is a structural determinant of health?. Socioeconomic context and power distribution. Smoking habits. Access to medications. Diet and exercise.

True/False: The "clinical horizon" begins when the disease can be perceived by the host or others. True. False.

Secondary prevention aims to: Diagnose and treat disease early. Prevent disease before it occurs. Rehabilitate after disease. Promote healthy lifestyles.

Which is an example of a non-modifiable risk factor?. Family history of diabetes. Smoking. Diet. Physical inactivity.

True/False: Seguro Popular in Mexico was created for people without IMSS or ISSSTE coverage. True. False.

SDG 3 focuses on: Ensuring healthy lives for all. Ending poverty. Quality education. Climate action.

In the natural history of disease, the stage where symptoms are non-specific but detectable by lab tests is: Early disease. Latency. Advanced disease. Convalescence.

True/False: Incidence refers to all cases (new and existing) of a disease. False. True.

Which PAHO function involves tracking health status and disease outbreaks?. Surveillance. Health promotion. Health financing. Human resources.

Rehabilitation is part of: Tertiary prevention. Primary prevention. Secondary prevention. All of the above.