Question 1

Which agency defined health as "a complete state of physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of illness or disease":

Accepted Answer

The World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as "a complete state of physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."

Question 2

According to Census 2011, Infant mortality rate in Kerala is:

Accepted Answer

According to Census 2011, the infant mortality rate in Kerala was 13 per 1,000 live births.

Question 3

Health paradox refers to :

Accepted Answer

The health paradox refers to situations where populations experience low mortality rates but high levels of morbidity, meaning people live longer but with more health issues.

Question 4

Which slogan is popular in health care in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

"Good health at low cost" is a slogan that reflects Kerala's approach to healthcare, emphasizing the state's ability to provide effective health services affordably.

Question 5

NRHM stands for:

Accepted Answer

NRHM stands for National Rural Health Mission, which is an initiative undertaken by the government of India to address the health needs of under-served rural areas.

Question 6

Health is a ....... subject:

Accepted Answer

Health is primarily a state subject in India, meaning that state governments have the primary responsibility for health-related matters.

Question 7

"the state of being free from illness or injury" means:

Accepted Answer

The definition of "the state of being free from illness or injury" directly corresponds to the definition of health.

Question 8

Which refers to the work of health care professionals who act as a first point of consultation for all patients within the health care system:

Accepted Answer

Primary care refers to the work of health care professionals who serve as the first point of consultation for all patients within the health care system. This includes general practice, community pharmacy, dental, and optometry (eye health) services.

Question 9

which is a specialized consultative health care:

Accepted Answer

Tertiary care refers to highly specialized medical care usually over an extended period of time that involves advanced and complex procedures and treatments performed by medical specialists in state-of-the-art facilities. Examples include cancer management, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, plastic surgery, treatment for severe burns, advanced neonatology services, palliative, and other complex medical and surgical interventions.

Question 10

Example of tertiary health care:

Accepted Answer

Tertiary health care refers to specialized consultative care, usually on referral from primary or secondary medical care personnel, by specialists working in a facility that has personnel and facilities for advanced medical investigation and treatment. Cardiac surgery, plastic surgery, and cancer management all fall under this category as they involve specialized skills and complex procedures.

Question 11

The number of live births per thousand of population per year means:

Accepted Answer

The number of live births per thousand of population per year is defined as the birth rate. This demographic measure is used to assess the number of births in a given population, scaled to per thousand members, within a specific time frame, usually one year.

Question 12

QALY means:

Accepted Answer

QALY stands for Quality Adjusted Life Year, a measure used in health economics to assess the value for money of medical interventions.

Question 13

Externality refers to:

Accepted Answer

Externality refers to a situation where the actions of individuals or firms have an effect on third parties who are not directly involved in the transaction or activity. This can be either positive or negative.

Question 14

the number of deaths per one thousand people per year means:

Accepted Answer

The number of deaths per one thousand people per year is defined as the death rate.

Question 15

Probability of dying between birth and exactly five years of age expressed per 1,000 live births :

Accepted Answer

The under-five mortality rate specifically refers to the probability of dying between birth and exactly five years of age expressed per 1,000 live births.

Question 16

Probability of dying between birth and exactly one year of age expressed per 1,000 live births: :

Accepted Answer

The probability of dying between birth and exactly one year of age expressed per 1,000 live births is defined as the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR).

Question 17

The number of maternal deaths per 1,000 women of reproductive age in the population (generally defined as 15-44 years of age) means:

Accepted Answer

MMR (Maternal Mortality Ratio) is the number of maternal deaths per 1,000 women of reproductive age in the population.

Question 18

the sum of neonatal deaths and fetal deaths (stillbirths) per 1,000 births:

Accepted Answer

The perinatal mortality rate is the sum of neonatal deaths (deaths within the first 28 days of life) and fetal deaths (stillbirths) per 1,000 births. This rate is used to assess the quality of antenatal and perinatal care.

Question 19

Current total fertility rate in India:

Accepted Answer

The current total fertility rate in India is approximately 2.4, which indicates the average number of children a woman would have during her lifetime.

Question 20

Latest total fertility rate in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Latest total fertility rate in Kerala:
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Quiz 1: Healthcare and Vital Statistics in India