PUBHLTH 2 Final: Public Health 2 Final Study Guide
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People first got infected with hiv through chimpanzee-human contact. False - virus entered humans via hunters exposed to infected blood. Vioxx was recalled by the fda because of its risky, potential health effects on the heart. When sars cases decreased, the toronto community forgot about sars and sars prevention and treatment. Hiv testing and counselling (htc) is a critical and essential gateway to hiv prevention, treatment, care, and support services. Aids hit hardest in southern and eastern africa and has affected a total of 34 million people. Close communication with public health provides a broader perspective and information as to what is happening in the community. Hiv/aids are one of the leadings causes of death in the world. False - hiv/aids is no longer among the world"s top 10 causes of death, having killed 1. 1 million people in 2015 compared with 1. 5 million in 2000. Sars stands for severe active respiratory syndrome.
