Global Child Health
Description: This quiz covers key aspects of global child health, including common diseases, nutrition, and healthcare access. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: global health child health pediatrics public health |
Which of the following is a leading cause of death among children under the age of 5 worldwide?
What is the term for the lack of sufficient food to meet basic nutritional needs?
Which micronutrient deficiency is the most common worldwide, affecting over 2 billion people?
What is the term for the rapid weight gain and accumulation of body fat in children, often associated with unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity?
Which disease is transmitted through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito and is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children in tropical and subtropical regions?
What is the term for the inflammation of the lungs caused by a bacterial or viral infection?
Which vaccine is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to protect children against measles, mumps, and rubella?
What is the term for the condition in which a child's growth and development are impaired due to inadequate nutrition?
Which disease is caused by a parasitic worm that infects the intestinal tract and can lead to anemia, malnutrition, and impaired cognitive development?
What is the term for the condition in which a child is born with a low birth weight, typically less than 2500 grams?
Which disease is caused by a virus and is characterized by a high fever, headache, and a rash, and can lead to serious complications such as encephalitis and meningitis?
What is the term for the condition in which a child has difficulty breathing due to the narrowing of the airways?
Which disease is caused by a bacterium and is characterized by a persistent cough, fever, and weight loss, and can lead to lung damage and death?
What is the term for the condition in which a child has an impaired ability to learn and function in everyday life due to intellectual or cognitive deficits?
Which disease is caused by a virus and is characterized by a fever, headache, muscle aches, and a rash, and can lead to serious complications such as encephalitis and meningitis?