Module 1

Question 1

Define public health

Answer 1

• Varies in vet med
• Administering vaccines hold impact
• Vets called upon for advice
• Zoonotic disease

Question 2

Describe the role of public health agencies

Answer 2

• Public health officials including physicians, veterinarians, other scientific health and environmental professionals, combine expertise to oversee community health.
• Includes all organized measures (whether public or private) to prevent disease, promote health, and prolong life among the population as a whole.

Question 3

Define epidemiology

Answer 3

• the study of disease in communities and populations. Data is used to determine risks and benefits for the public.

Question 4

• Describe the One Health Initiative

Answer 4

• Recognizes that human health, animal health, and ecosystems health are inextricably linked, OH seeks to promote, improves, and defend the health and well-being of all species by enhancing cooperation and collaboration between physicians, veterinarians and other env. Or health professionals.

Question 5

• Identify veterinary roles in public health

Answer 5

• Infectious/zoonotic diseases
• Food safety/security
• Ecosystem health
• Toxicology
• Biodefense
• Laboratory animal care
• Biomedical research

Question 6

• Define zoonotic disease

Answer 6

• diseases transmitted from animals to humans. At least 75% of emerging diseases are either zoonotic or vector-borne.

Question 7

• Identify vectors of zoonotic diseases

Answer 7

• Vectors are usually invertebrates such as fleas, mosquitoes, or ticks.
• They can include mammals such as dogs, foxes, bats, rats.

Question 8

• Describe the implications of zoonotic diseases in regards to animals, veterinary staff, and owners

Answer 8

Animals
*Illness
*Monetary loss

Veterinary Team
*Illness
*Monetary loss
*Personnel morale
*Unfavorable publicity

Owners
*Illness
*Monetary loss
*Unfavorable publicity
*Man hours lost