Deck 14: Infectious Diseases: Climate Change and Public Health

Question 1

According to CDC, the amoeba Naegleria flowleri generally thrives in what types of environment?

A) Warm, saltwater bodies
B) Cold, saltwater bodies
C) Warm, freshwater bodies
D) Cold, freshwater bodies

Answer 1

C

Question 2

How many deaths worldwide are attributed to the health effects of climate changes worldwide?

A) 50,000
B) 150,000
C) 500,000
D) 1,000,000

Answer 2

B

Question 3

An examples of change in the geographic distribution of a currently-reported disease related to climate changes is seen in:

A) Measles and mumps
B) Avian influenza
C) Lyme disease and hantavirus
D) Norovirus outbreaks

Answer 3

C

Question 4

An example of a mitigating factor that may impact the incidence of infectious diseases related to climate change is:

A) Urban setting
B) Inadequate housing
C) Poverty
D) Public health infrastructure

Question 5

What geographic area has been characterized as a "canary in the global coal mine," with regards to climate changes?

A) Australia
B) Africa
C) Arctic
D) Asia

Question 6

The most-important malaria-causing parasites worldwide are:

A) Plasmodium vivax and falciparum
B) Plasmodium brasilianum and vivax
C) Plasmodium wallikeri and falciparum
D) Plasmodium curtisi and knowlesi

Question 7

The occurrence of meningitis epidemics from December to May in parts of sub-Saharan Africa has been termed:

A) The epidemic season
B) The arid infection
C) The meningitis belt
D) The endemic condition

Question 8

The viral infection sometimes characterized as an "old enemy, new threat," as a result of climate changes is:

A) Avian influenza
B) Eastern equine encephalitis
C) Dengue fever
D) Malaria

Question 9

Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is transmitted by the bite of an infected:

A) Bird
B) Bat
C) Mosquito
D) Tic

Question 10

The more holistic and interdisciplinary approach that connects, animal health, human health, and the environment is called:

A) Complementary medicine
B) One health
C) Zoonotic spread
D) Wellness conservation

Question 11

Information about climate norms is available from the National Oceanic and Atomic Administration (NOAA).

Question 12

In the United States a U.S. National Climate Assessment is required by the U.S. Congress every 4 years to provide data to a wide range of audiences.

Question 13

Severe weather related to climate changes may result in injuries, homelessness, and chronic stress.

Question 14

The Lancet Commission reported for the year 2000 that about 5.5 million disability adjusted life years lost are attributed to climate change globally.

Question 15

For vector-borne diseases, changes in weather-related factors may it easy to predict the adverse impacts on human health.

Question 16

Influences on local habitats, impact of temperature on reproductive cycles, and human-related behaviors are all important in predicting the impact of climate changes on infectious diseases.

Question 17

Malaria, dengue, and viral encephalitis are all examples of climate-sensitive diseases.

Question 18

Scientists report consensus about long-term impacts of climate change on rates of infectious diseases.

Question 19

Dengue fever is spread by Aedes mosquitos.

Question 20

In 2013, according to the CDC, reported Lyme disease cases have increased dramatically in the past decade, and now represents the sixth most common reported disease in the U.S.

Question 21

Scientists have predicted more than a doubling of the Canadian tick population by 2080 with increased risk for Lyme disease in Canada.

Question 22

About half of all human pathogens are zoonotic.

Question 23

The complex interactions between climate, environmental changes, and health of both humans and animals requires a team of experts from different disciplines.

Question 24

Surveillance systems, predictive models, and other early warning systems have been successfully used in the United States and globally to predict health impacts of climate changes.

Question 25

Research gaps in understanding climate changes and public health include identifying "sentinel species" to serve as an early warning.

Question 26

According to CDC, which of the following health effects may result from climate changes?

A) Infectious diseases
B) Injuries
C) Heat stress
D) Respiratory symptoms

Question 27

Types of infectious diseases related to climate change include:

A) Waterborne
B) Foodborne
C) Air borne
D) Vector related

Question 28

Which of the following may be impacted by "extreme" weather?

A) Food and nutrition
B) Changes in disease distribution
C) Housing
D) Changes in population migration

Question 29

According to the Lancet Commission, which populations will experience greater adverse health consequences related to climate change?

A) Higher income countries
B) Rural settings
C) Very old and very young people
D) Populations in coastal regions

Question 30

In the World Health Organization's "Top 10 Actions for National and Local Policy Makers" to protect public health from climate change, which of the following are included?

A) Health impact assessment
B) Protection of vulnerable populations
C) Disease surveillance
D) Education and communication