Question 1

As per NFHS-3, Vaccination coverage in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

According to the National Family Health Survey-3 (NFHS-3), vaccination coverage in Kerala was reported to be 75%.

Question 2

As per NFHS-3, Vaccination coverage in India:

Accepted Answer

As per NFHS-3, Vaccination coverage in India is 75%.

Question 3

RSBY stands for:

Accepted Answer

RSBY stands for Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, which is a government-run health insurance program in India aimed at providing health insurance coverage to the below-poverty-line families.

Question 4

What is ASHA?

Accepted Answer

ASHA stands for Accredited Social Health Activist, a community health worker instituted by the government of India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as part of the National Rural Health Mission.

Question 5

Example of life style diseases :

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle diseases are ailments that are primarily based on the day to day habits of people. Habits that detract people from activity and push them towards a sedentary routine can lead to diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Cancer can be influenced by lifestyle choices such as smoking, diet, and lack of physical activity.

Question 6

Example of communicable diseases:

Accepted Answer

Dengue is a communicable disease caused by a virus transmitted through mosquito bites.

Question 7

Palliative care policy in Kerala implemented in which year:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Palliative care policy in Kerala implemented in...

Question 8

In Kerala, Tertiary care in government service is provided through which institutions:

Accepted Answer

Tertiary care in government service in Kerala is provided through medical college hospitals, which are equipped to handle more complex cases and advanced treatments that go beyond the capabilities of primary and secondary care facilities.

Question 9

Dimensions of public health:

Accepted Answer

The dimensions of public health include health promotion, disease prevention, and rehabilitation, encompassing a comprehensive approach to health and well-being.

Question 10

as per census 2011, life expectancy at birth in Kerala :

Accepted Answer

As per the census of 2011, the life expectancy at birth in Kerala was 74.6 years, which was among the highest in India, reflecting the state's high standards of healthcare and quality of life.

Question 11

People from which state have the highest cholesterol level in India :

Accepted Answer

Kerala has the highest cholesterol levels among the states listed, attributed to dietary habits rich in coconut oil and other saturated fats.

Question 12

Which variable is not a component of HDI:

Accepted Answer

Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is not a component of the Human Development Index (HDI). HDI components include life expectancy, access to knowledge (measured by mean years of schooling and expected years of schooling), and a decent standard of living (measured by Gross National Income per capita).

Question 13

Number of live births per 1000 live male births defined as:

Accepted Answer

The sex ratio at birth is typically expressed as the number of live male births per 1000 live female births, not the other way around. However, the concept of sex ratio is the closest to the description given, as it deals with the proportion of male to female births, even though the definition provided is inverted.

Question 14

Actual female mortality rates exceed expected rate called as:

Accepted Answer

Excess female mortality refers to the situation where the actual number of deaths among females exceeds the expected or estimated number of deaths, indicating a higher than anticipated mortality rate among females. This can be due to various factors including health disparities, neglect, or gender-based violence.

Question 15

Overall sex ratio in Kerala continues to be favourable to :

Accepted Answer

The overall sex ratio in Kerala is favorable to women, meaning there are more women than men in the state. This is a distinctive demographic feature of Kerala compared to many other regions.

Question 16

Which index adjusts the average achievement to reflect the inequalities between men and women:

Accepted Answer

The Gender Development Index (GDI) adjusts the Human Development Index (HDI) to account for gender inequalities in achievement between men and women.

Question 17

Three component of HDI are:

Accepted Answer

HDI (Human Development Index) comprises three main components: life expectancy (to assess health), knowledge (measured by education levels), and a decent standard of living (evaluated through GNI per capita).

Question 18

Which index reflects women's disadvantages in reproductive health, empowerment and the labour market:

Accepted Answer

The Gender Inequality Index (GII) reflects women's disadvantages in three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment, and the labor market.

Question 19

Crude literacy rate stand for:

Accepted Answer

The crude literacy rate refers to the percentage of literate individuals in the entire population, without distinguishing between different age groups or genders.

Quiz 4: Public Health and Healthcare in India and Kerala: Vaccination Coverage, Diseases, Policies, and Indices