Technological Advances/Limitations: Disease After 1900 - AP World History: Modern
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What was one major limitation of antibiotics discovered after 1900?
What was one major limitation of antibiotics discovered after 1900?
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Antibiotic resistance. Overuse led to bacteria evolving resistance mechanisms.
Antibiotic resistance. Overuse led to bacteria evolving resistance mechanisms.
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What is the primary advantage of personalized medicine in disease treatment?
What is the primary advantage of personalized medicine in disease treatment?
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Tailored treatments. Uses genetic information to customize individual patient care.
Tailored treatments. Uses genetic information to customize individual patient care.
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Identify one advantage of point-of-care testing in disease diagnosis.
Identify one advantage of point-of-care testing in disease diagnosis.
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Immediate results. Rapid testing enables quick diagnosis and treatment decisions.
Immediate results. Rapid testing enables quick diagnosis and treatment decisions.
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What is the goal of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative?
What is the goal of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative?
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Eradicate polio. Worldwide campaign to eliminate polio through vaccination.
Eradicate polio. Worldwide campaign to eliminate polio through vaccination.
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Which disease outbreak in 2014 highlighted the importance of rapid response?
Which disease outbreak in 2014 highlighted the importance of rapid response?
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Ebola. West African outbreak demonstrated need for global preparedness.
Ebola. West African outbreak demonstrated need for global preparedness.
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Identify a major limitation of monoclonal antibodies in disease treatment.
Identify a major limitation of monoclonal antibodies in disease treatment.
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High cost. Expensive production limits widespread therapeutic use.
High cost. Expensive production limits widespread therapeutic use.
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What is the primary role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
What is the primary role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
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Protect public health. US federal agency monitoring and preventing disease outbreaks.
Protect public health. US federal agency monitoring and preventing disease outbreaks.
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Which disease was declared eradicated worldwide in 1980?
Which disease was declared eradicated worldwide in 1980?
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Smallpox. Last naturally occurring case reported in Somalia, 1977.
Smallpox. Last naturally occurring case reported in Somalia, 1977.
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What is the primary function of antiviral drugs?
What is the primary function of antiviral drugs?
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Inhibit viral replication. Blocks viral reproduction within infected cells.
Inhibit viral replication. Blocks viral reproduction within infected cells.
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Identify the first vaccine developed using mRNA technology.
Identify the first vaccine developed using mRNA technology.
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COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines used mRNA technology.
COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines used mRNA technology.
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What is one challenge of global health initiatives post-1900?
What is one challenge of global health initiatives post-1900?
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Resource allocation. Limited funding creates inequitable access to healthcare.
Resource allocation. Limited funding creates inequitable access to healthcare.
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What is the main purpose of quarantine as a public health measure?
What is the main purpose of quarantine as a public health measure?
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Prevent disease spread. Isolates infected individuals to break transmission chains.
Prevent disease spread. Isolates infected individuals to break transmission chains.
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Identify the organization responsible for declaring global health emergencies.
Identify the organization responsible for declaring global health emergencies.
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World Health Organization (WHO). UN agency with authority to coordinate international health responses.
World Health Organization (WHO). UN agency with authority to coordinate international health responses.
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What is the primary advantage of telemedicine in disease management?
What is the primary advantage of telemedicine in disease management?
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Remote patient care. Provides medical care without geographic barriers.
Remote patient care. Provides medical care without geographic barriers.
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Which disease was significantly reduced by the introduction of insecticide-treated nets?
Which disease was significantly reduced by the introduction of insecticide-treated nets?
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Malaria. Nets protect sleeping individuals from infected mosquitoes.
Malaria. Nets protect sleeping individuals from infected mosquitoes.
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What is the primary focus of epidemiological studies after 1900?
What is the primary focus of epidemiological studies after 1900?
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Disease distribution and determinants. Studies patterns, causes, and control of disease spread.
Disease distribution and determinants. Studies patterns, causes, and control of disease spread.
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What was a major public health achievement in the 20th century related to water?
What was a major public health achievement in the 20th century related to water?
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Water fluoridation. Dramatically reduced tooth decay and dental disease globally.
Water fluoridation. Dramatically reduced tooth decay and dental disease globally.
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Identify the primary goal of the Human Genome Project completed in 2003.
Identify the primary goal of the Human Genome Project completed in 2003.
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Map all human genes. Identified genetic basis for many diseases and treatments.
Map all human genes. Identified genetic basis for many diseases and treatments.
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Which medical advancement has improved early detection of diseases post-1900?
Which medical advancement has improved early detection of diseases post-1900?
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Diagnostic imaging. CT, MRI, and ultrasound detect diseases before symptoms appear.
Diagnostic imaging. CT, MRI, and ultrasound detect diseases before symptoms appear.
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Identify a key benefit of digital health technologies in managing diseases.
Identify a key benefit of digital health technologies in managing diseases.
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Real-time data collection. Enables immediate tracking and response to disease outbreaks.
Real-time data collection. Enables immediate tracking and response to disease outbreaks.
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What is a major challenge in combating emerging infectious diseases after 1900?
What is a major challenge in combating emerging infectious diseases after 1900?
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Rapid pathogen mutation. Pathogens evolve faster than treatment development.
Rapid pathogen mutation. Pathogens evolve faster than treatment development.
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Identify the vector responsible for transmitting malaria.
Identify the vector responsible for transmitting malaria.
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Anopheles mosquito. Female mosquito transmits malaria parasites through bites.
Anopheles mosquito. Female mosquito transmits malaria parasites through bites.
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Which disease saw a resurgence due to vaccine hesitancy in the 21st century?
Which disease saw a resurgence due to vaccine hesitancy in the 21st century?
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Measles. Declining vaccination rates led to increased outbreaks.
Measles. Declining vaccination rates led to increased outbreaks.
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What is the role of public health campaigns in disease prevention post-1900?
What is the role of public health campaigns in disease prevention post-1900?
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Educate and promote health practices. Inform populations about prevention and healthy behaviors.
Educate and promote health practices. Inform populations about prevention and healthy behaviors.
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Which pandemic in the late 20th century highlighted the need for global health cooperation?
Which pandemic in the late 20th century highlighted the need for global health cooperation?
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HIV/AIDS. Required unprecedented international collaboration and research.
HIV/AIDS. Required unprecedented international collaboration and research.
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Identify the first disease for which a vaccine was developed using recombinant DNA technology.
Identify the first disease for which a vaccine was developed using recombinant DNA technology.
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Hepatitis B. First genetically engineered vaccine approved in 1986.
Hepatitis B. First genetically engineered vaccine approved in 1986.
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What is the key advantage of mRNA vaccines introduced in the 21st century?
What is the key advantage of mRNA vaccines introduced in the 21st century?
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Rapid development. Can be designed and produced much faster than traditional vaccines.
Rapid development. Can be designed and produced much faster than traditional vaccines.
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Which institution was founded in 1948 to address global health issues?
Which institution was founded in 1948 to address global health issues?
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World Health Organization (WHO). International body coordinating global health responses.
World Health Organization (WHO). International body coordinating global health responses.
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What is one significant limitation of vaccines discovered for viral diseases?
What is one significant limitation of vaccines discovered for viral diseases?
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Mutating viruses. Viruses change genetic structure, making vaccines less effective.
Mutating viruses. Viruses change genetic structure, making vaccines less effective.
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Identify the first antiviral drug approved for the treatment of HIV/AIDS.
Identify the first antiviral drug approved for the treatment of HIV/AIDS.
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AZT (Zidovudine). First drug to slow HIV progression, approved in 1987.
AZT (Zidovudine). First drug to slow HIV progression, approved in 1987.
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