Global health Flashcards
1
Q
Define under 5 mortality rate
A
- the probability a child dies before the age of 5
2
Q
Define infant mortality rate
A
- the probability a child will die before 1yrs
3
Q
Define neonatal mortality rate
A
- probability a child will die in first month
4
Q
What are the common causes of under 5 mortality globally
A
- preterm birth complications
- pneumonia
- intra-patrum related complications
- diarrhoea
5
Q
Simple antenatal measures
A
- tetanus vaccine
- treatment of maternal HIV, syphills, malaria
6
Q
Describe kangaroo care?
A
- baby wrapped close to mum
- temperature and breathing regulation
7
Q
Common organisms that causes pneumonia?
A
- s.pneumonia
- h.influenza
- PCP
8
Q
PCP infected children are often commonly___
A
- HIV positive
9
Q
Risk factors for pneumonia?
A
- malnutrition
- over crowding
- indoor air pollution
10
Q
Common organisms that cause diarrhoea?
A
- e.coli
- rotavirus
11
Q
Prevention of diarrhoea
A
- safe drinking water
- sanitation
- breast feeding
- vaccine for rotavirus
12
Q
Treatment of diarrhoea?
A
- oral rehydration solution
- zinc supplements
13
Q
What is ORS
A
- oral rehydration solution
- glucose
- salt
- water
14
Q
What can be done to prevent newborn deaths?
A
- excuse breastfeeding
- skilled attendants
- access to nutrition
- family knowledge
- water, sanitation and hygiene
- immunisations
15
Q
When is a mother likely to pass HIV onto her child?
A
- during pregnancy
- delivery
- breast feeding
