A2 The influence of organisations page 47 Flashcards
Why is the common cold not monitored despite its high infection rate?
The common cold is not monitored because it rarely has serious complications despite being highly infectious.
What types of infections require monitoring?
Infections that can cause significant harm or indicate a public health concern, such as contamination or low vaccination rates, require monitoring.
Which agencies are responsible for public health surveillance in the UK?
Public health agencies responsible for surveillance in the UK include Public Health England, Public Health Wales, Public Health Scotland, and the Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland.
What is the role of public health agencies in preventing non-infectious diseases?
Public health agencies in the UK provide education programmes and resources to prevent non-infectious diseases like heart attacks and diabetes.
What is a notifiable disease?
A notifiable disease is an infectious disease that must be reported to local public health officials when detected.
What steps do public health agencies take when an outbreak is suspected or confirmed?
They first identify the causative pathogen and then work to control the spread of the outbreak, communicating with the WHO if necessary.
How do public health agencies handle outbreaks caused by food contamination?
They withdraw contaminated food from sale, inform consumers, and investigate the source of contamination in the food processing chain.
