Injury and Violence Surveillance and Prevention

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Which of the following is NOT a type of injury surveillance system?

  1. Passive surveillance

  2. Active surveillance

  3. Sentinel surveillance

  4. Syndromic surveillance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Syndromic surveillance is a type of disease surveillance, not injury surveillance.

What is the purpose of injury surveillance?

  1. To identify and track injury patterns and trends

  2. To evaluate the effectiveness of injury prevention programs

  3. To inform policy and decision-making

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Injury surveillance serves all of these purposes.

Which of the following is NOT a common source of injury data?

  1. Hospital discharge data

  2. Death certificates

  3. Police reports

  4. Consumer product safety reports


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Consumer product safety reports are not a common source of injury data.

What is the leading cause of injury death in the United States?

  1. Motor vehicle crashes

  2. Falls

  3. Poisonings

  4. Drowning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury death in the United States.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for injury?

  1. Young age

  2. Male gender

  3. Low socioeconomic status

  4. Good health


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Good health is not a risk factor for injury.

What is the most effective way to prevent injuries?

  1. Education and awareness

  2. Legislation and regulation

  3. Environmental design

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of these strategies are effective in preventing injuries.

Which of the following is NOT a type of violence?

  1. Physical violence

  2. Sexual violence

  3. Psychological violence

  4. Structural violence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Structural violence is not a type of violence, but rather a set of social and economic conditions that increase the risk of violence.

What is the leading cause of death from violence in the United States?

  1. Homicide

  2. Suicide

  3. Intimate partner violence

  4. Child abuse


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Suicide is the leading cause of death from violence in the United States.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for violence?

  1. Poverty

  2. Unemployment

  3. Mental illness

  4. Good education


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Good education is not a risk factor for violence.

What is the most effective way to prevent violence?

  1. Education and awareness

  2. Legislation and regulation

  3. Community-based programs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of these strategies are effective in preventing violence.

Which of the following is NOT a type of injury prevention program?

  1. School-based programs

  2. Workplace programs

  3. Community-based programs

  4. Mass media campaigns


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mass media campaigns are not a type of injury prevention program.

What is the most effective type of injury prevention program?

  1. Programs that target specific risk factors

  2. Programs that are tailored to the needs of the community

  3. Programs that are evaluated and shown to be effective

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of these factors contribute to the effectiveness of injury prevention programs.

Which of the following is NOT a type of violence prevention program?

  1. School-based programs

  2. Community-based programs

  3. Media literacy programs

  4. Gun control laws


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gun control laws are not a type of violence prevention program.

What is the most effective type of violence prevention program?

  1. Programs that target specific risk factors

  2. Programs that are tailored to the needs of the community

  3. Programs that are evaluated and shown to be effective

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of these factors contribute to the effectiveness of violence prevention programs.

What is the role of public health in injury and violence prevention?

  1. To collect and analyze data on injuries and violence

  2. To develop and implement prevention programs

  3. To advocate for policies and regulations that promote safety

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Public health plays a vital role in all aspects of injury and violence prevention.

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