Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What are some things that can cause disease to spread?
A
Sanitation, population & location, water & air quality, environmental vectors (rats, fleas, ticks, etc.), access to healthcare, and culture & economic factors
2
Q
What is a pandemic?
A
Widespread disease outbreaks that are global
3
Q
What is an epidemic?
A
Widespread disease outbreaks that are regional
4
Q
What are 4 pandemic examples?
A
Spanish flu (1918), swine flu (2009), Hong Kong flu (1968), and Coronavirus (2020)
5
Q
What are 4 epidemic examples?
A
Black Death (1350s), Influenza, Measles, and Smallpox
6
Q
True or false: The climate of a region has a big impact on the number of diseases active
A
True
7
Q
Why are urban areas more prone to the spread of disease compared to rural areas?
A
Higher population densities
