Epidemiology

Question 1

What is the most common category of disease leading to hospitalisation for children in New Zealand? (Yes, you may be able to pick this from the type of cases you see in CEC.)

Question 5Select one:

a.
Gastrointestinal

b.
Respiratory

c.
Injury & poisoning

d.
Neurological

Answer 1

Respiratory

Question 2

For what cause of mortality in 1-24 year olds is there the greatest disparity between Māori/Pacific and Non-Maori/Non-Pacific people?

Question 4Select one:

a.
Injury

b.
SUDI

c.
Medical

d.
Other

Answer 2

SUDI

not smoking, back sleeping, not sharing beds

Question 3

Approximately how many case of childhood cancer are diagnosed in NZ per year ?

Question 3Select one:

a.
16

b.
1,600

c.
16,000

d.
160

Answer 3

160

Question 4

Infant mortality rates have been declining in New Zealand although this has been less pronounced than in many other nations. The worldwide infant mortality rate was 26.6 per 1000 live births in 2022. What do you expect the mortality to have been in NZ in 2022?

Question 2Select one:

a.
14

b.
4

c.
24

d.
0.4

Answer 4

4

Question 5

In New Zealand, the most common cause of hospitalisation in children from 4 weeks of age to 14 years is:

Question 1Select one:

a.
Injury or poisoning

b.
Viral gastroenteritis

c.
Asthma exacerbation

d.
Febrile convulsion

Answer 5

Injury or poisoning