Epidemiology of Respiratory Diseases in the Philippines Flashcards
1
Q
Single most important cause of mortality from a particular pathogen
A
Tuberculosis
2
Q
How many Filipinos die daily from TB?
A
75
3
Q
DOTS Strategy
A
Directly Observed Treatment/Therapy Short-Course
4
Q
% Current Smokers?
A
28.3%
5
Q
Average Age of Initiation?
A
17.4 y/o
6
Q
Risk of Diseases
Lung Cancer (Males) Lung Cancer (Females) COPD
A
130%
1140%
967%
7
Q
Lung Cancer
Rank in Incidence?
Rank in Mortality?
A
Second to breast cancer #1 in Mortality
8
Q
Most common cancer in males?
In females?
A
Lung Cancer
Breast and Cervical Cancer
9
Q
How much of the GNP does WHO recommend be allocated for health?
A
5%
