Question

Which communicable disease is the major cause of death and sickness for children younger than 5 years?

A.	Diarrhea
	B.	Tuberculosis
	C.	Malaria
	D.	MRSA

In what region are women twice as likely as men to be living with HIV?

	A.	Caribbean
	B.	Central Asia
	C.	sub-Saharan Africa
	D.	Latin America

1. An example of a drug resistant disease is:

   	A.	Malaria
   	B.	HIV
   	C.	MRSA
   	D.	Bubonic Plague

2. Although the incidence of HIV has decreased globally, the number of new infections suggests that we need to increase our efforts in:

   	A.	Developing a vaccine
   	B.	Prevention
   	C.	increase use of medications
   	D.	increased education regarding hygiene

Answer 1

1. Answer; B) Tuberculosis

Reason ; Among the listed types of disease, the above mentioned communicable disease along with the occurrence of pneumonia would be the major cause for the death in the given age group. therefore the above mentioned option would be the appropriate one.

2. Answer; C) Sub saharan africa

Reason ; In the above mentioned place , the recent epidemiological study reveals that women had higher degree of prevalence for these disease which is twice than the man who are living in these region.

3. Answer; C) MRSA

Reason ; Among the listed type of disease, the above mentioned one will resist a certain type of drug and that drug will not work on their body mechanism. Therefore the above mentioned option would be the appropriate one and the other option are not so relevant.

4. Answer; B) prevention