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HLTH 236 Midterm EXAM LATEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Health promotion is best defined as:
A. Treatment of disease after symptoms appear
B. Activities that help individuals increase control over their health
C. Hospital-based care only
D. Emergency medical intervention
Answer: B. Activities that help individuals increase control over their
health
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on improving well-being and
preventing illness through healthy behaviors and supportive
environments.
2. Which level of prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs?
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Rehabilitation
Answer: A. Primary prevention
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Rationale: Primary prevention includes immunizations, health
education, and lifestyle modifications that reduce disease risk.
3. A screening mammogram is an example of:
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Palliative care
Answer: B. Secondary prevention
Rationale: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and
treatment of disease.
4. Which factor is considered a social determinant of health?
A. Blood pressure
B. Heart rate
C. Education level
D. Body temperature
Answer: C. Education level
Rationale: Social determinants include education, income, housing,
and access to healthcare.
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5. Epidemiology is the study of:
A. Drug development
B. Disease distribution and determinants in populations
C. Surgical interventions
D. Mental health counseling only
Answer: B. Disease distribution and determinants in populations
Rationale: Epidemiology examines patterns, causes, and effects of
health conditions in groups.
6. Incidence refers to:
A. Total number of existing cases
B. Number of new cases occurring during a specified period
C. Number of deaths from a disease
D. Number of hospital admissions
Answer: B. Number of new cases occurring during a specified period
Rationale: Incidence measures the occurrence of new cases in a
population.
7. Prevalence refers to:
A. New cases only
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B. Existing and new cases at a specific time
C. Mortality rate
D. Birth rate
Answer: B. Existing and new cases at a specific time
Rationale: Prevalence measures the total burden of disease.
8. Which organization is responsible for international public health
leadership?
A. CDC
B. NIH
C. WHO
D. FDA
Answer: C. WHO
Rationale: The World Health Organization coordinates global health
efforts.
9. Which behavior is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular
disease?
A. Age
B. Family history
C. Smoking
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HLTH 236 Midterm EXAM LATEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Health promotion is best defined as:
A. Treatment of disease after symptoms appear
B. Activities that help individuals increase control over their health
C. Hospital-based care only
D. Emergency medical intervention
Answer: B. Activities that help individuals increase control over their
health
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on improving well-being and
preventing illness through healthy behaviors and supportive
environments.
2. Which level of prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs?
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Rehabilitation
Answer: A. Primary prevention
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Rationale: Primary prevention includes immunizations, health
education, and lifestyle modifications that reduce disease risk.
3. A screening mammogram is an example of:
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Palliative care
Answer: B. Secondary prevention
Rationale: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and
treatment of disease.
4. Which factor is considered a social determinant of health?
A. Blood pressure
B. Heart rate
C. Education level
D. Body temperature
Answer: C. Education level
Rationale: Social determinants include education, income, housing,
and access to healthcare.
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5. Epidemiology is the study of:
A. Drug development
B. Disease distribution and determinants in populations
C. Surgical interventions
D. Mental health counseling only
Answer: B. Disease distribution and determinants in populations
Rationale: Epidemiology examines patterns, causes, and effects of
health conditions in groups.
6. Incidence refers to:
A. Total number of existing cases
B. Number of new cases occurring during a specified period
C. Number of deaths from a disease
D. Number of hospital admissions
Answer: B. Number of new cases occurring during a specified period
Rationale: Incidence measures the occurrence of new cases in a
population.
7. Prevalence refers to:
A. New cases only
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B. Existing and new cases at a specific time
C. Mortality rate
D. Birth rate
Answer: B. Existing and new cases at a specific time
Rationale: Prevalence measures the total burden of disease.
8. Which organization is responsible for international public health
leadership?
A. CDC
B. NIH
C. WHO
D. FDA
Answer: C. WHO
Rationale: The World Health Organization coordinates global health
efforts.
9. Which behavior is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular
disease?
A. Age
B. Family history
C. Smoking
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