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study of the distribution and determinants of health related events in human populations and the application of this knowledge to improve health outcomes - ANSWER-epidemiology patterns of health events in population - ANSWER-distribution factors that affect and determine the patterns - ANSWER-...

epidemiology - ANSWER-the study of the distribution and determinants of disease frequency in human populations prevalent cases - ANSWER-number of persons who have a disease at a specific point in time; this is considered numerator data prevalence - ANSWER-the proportion of the population with ...

what is epidemiology? - ANSWER-study of disease dynamics in populations seeks to understand patterns of disease as a means of identifying potential prevention and control measures the SIR infection model - ANSWER-susceptible -> infectious (carrying/shedding)-> removed (recovered or dead) ...

epidemiology - ANSWER-the study of the distribution and determinants of health and diseases, morbidity, injuries, disability, and mortality in populations environmental epidemiology - ANSWER-the study of diseases and health conditions that are linked to environmental factors epidemiology's co...

morbidity - ANSWER-the state of being diseased epidemiology - ANSWER-the geographical distribution and timing of infectious disease occurrences and how they are transmitted and maintained in nature, with the goal of recognizing and controlling outbreaks. etiology - ANSWER-the study of the caus...

Epidemiology - ANSWER-Study of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. It is the cornerstone of public health, and informs policy decisions and evidence-based medicine by identifying risk factors for disease and targets for preventive medicine. C...

frequency - ANSWER-describes health events and also the relationship of that relative to the size of the population. pattern - ANSWER-describes occurence in terms of time, place, and person. Time and person patterns may vary. Determinants - ANSWER-Causes and other factors that contribute to di...

To understand the causes of health and disease, epidemiology studies which population? a. Individuals b. Families c. Groups d. Populations - ANSWER-D. Populations The goals of epidemiology are to monitor health of populations, understand determinants of health and disease in communities, an...

An epidemiologist has written a summary of a food poisoning outbreak, including its cause and ways to prevent it from occurring in the future. Which of the following best describes what has been done? a. Analytic epidemiology b. Descriptive epidemiology c. Prospective cohort study d. Retrospecti...

Define Clinical Epidemiology: - ANSWER-application of epidemiological principles and methods to the practice of clinical medicine What are the 5 central concerns of Clinical Epi? - ANSWER-being able to define what is normal vs abnormal, the accuracy of diagnostic tests. natural history and progno...

The traditional model of infectious disease causation. includes three components: an external agent, a susceptible host, and an environment that brings the host and agent together, so that disease occurs. - ANSWER-Epidemiologic triad Epidemiologic model that strongly emphasizes the concept of mul...

Epidemiology - ANSWER-"The study of the distribution and determinants of diseases and injuries in human populations." Endemic Disease - ANSWER-A disease that occur regularly in a population Epidemic - ANSWER-A unexpectedly large number of cases of disease in a particular population Demogr...

What is descriptive epidemiology? - ANSWER-classifies the occurrence of disease according to the following variables: -person (who is affected) -place (where the condition occurs) -time (when and over what time period the condition has occurred). What is descriptive epidemiologic study? - ANS...

Hippocrates - ANSWER--Grandfather of epidemiology -Father of medicine -He overlooked the importance of quantification, which is necessary for assessing the nature and severity of health problems as well as for understanding their etiology. -The work he created was "On air, water and places" -T...

Epidemiology definition - ANSWER-The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations and the application of this study to the control of health problems" Components of Epidemiology - ANSWER-1- Disease frequency: Prevalence rate, incidence r...

epidemiology - ANSWER-the study of the distribution and determinants of health conditions or events among the populations and the applications of that study to control health problems agent - ANSWER-a factor or form of energy whose presence, excessive presence, or in the case of deficiency diseas...

D - ANSWER-Which of the following is not involved in the WHO definition of HEALTH? a) Physical and mental well being b) Social and mental well being c) Social and physical well being d) All of the above are involved D - ANSWER-Which of the following is an objective of Epidemiology? a) Identi...

Who evaluated the Bills of Mortality to understand trends in causes of death in London. - ANSWER-John Graunt. Graunt is widely credited as one of the first demographers who used the Bills of Mortality in London to identify variations in death according to sex, residence, season and age. Considere...

Cohort (Follow-Up) Studies consists of what two types of studies - ANSWER-Prospective and Retrospective (Historical) Studies Cohort Studies - ANSWER-Start With Exposed Group followed over a long period of time to determine disease status Calculating the incidents rate Prospective Cohort Studi...

Epidemiology - ANSWER-The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems. Epidemic - ANSWER-The occurrence of more cases of disease than expected in a given area or among a...

Etiology - ANSWER-the science of causes, causality Multifactorial etiology - ANSWER-a combination of causes may be required to produce the effect etiology Acute - ANSWER-a health effect from a brief exposure of high intensity Chronic - ANSWER-a health-related state for a lasting time Mor...

What are the two types of epidemiological studies? - ANSWER-1. Descriptive 2. Analytical What are two types of descriptive epidemiological studies? - ANSWER-1. Case report 2. Ecological/Correlational What are the two main categories of analytical epidemiological studies? - ANSWER-1. Experime...

1. Examine existing facts 2. Generate new hypotheses 3. Test hypotheses 4. Conclude: generate new facts - ANSWER-What are the steps to the epidemiologic approach? Epidemiological hypothesis - ANSWER-A testable statement of putative relationship between exposure/s vs outcome/s Epidemiologica...

geographic population - ANSWER-number of people who live in the same geographic location politic population - ANSWER-number of people from same ethnic background statistical population - ANSWER-a population that includes all the same units from the sample drawn health - ANSWER-not just the ...

What is epidemiology? A. The study of epidemics or infectious diseases in populations B. The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related events and the application of this study to control of health problems C. The study of how disease is distributed in populations and the fact...

Epidemiology - ANSWER-the systematic study of the distribution and determinants of disease frequency in human populations and the application of this study to control health problems (study as aggregate subject) determinants - ANSWER-The range of behavioral, biological, socio-economic and environ...

Epidemiology - ANSWER--spread of infectious disease -broadened to include: -chronic diseases -mental health -occupational/environmental exposures -health related behaviors -core science of public health Definition - ANSWER--study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states...

What is epidemiology? - ANSWER-The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to prevent and control health problems What is descriptive epidemiology? - ANSWER-Characterizing the distribution of health-...

John Snow - ANSWER-One of the developers of epidemiology Epidemiology defined - ANSWER-A public health discipline basic science which studies both the distribution and determinants of diseases in populations with the goal being to control disease and illness and promote health. Sub-specialties...

Match each of the following terms with its definition. - ANSWER-mortality—death morbidity—illness natural life history—the course of a disease over time from onset to resolution incidence—the occurrence of new cases of a disease prevalence—the number of all cases of a specific disease ...

Match each of the following terms with its definition. - ANSWER-Death-Mortality Illness-Morbidity Course of a disease over time from onset to resolution-Natural life history Occurrence of new cases of a disease-Incidence Number of all cases of a specific disease in a population at a given point ...

What is Epidemiology? - ANSWER-epidemiology is the branch of medical science that investigates all the factors that determine the presence or absence of diseases and disorders. How does epidemiological research helps us - ANSWER-Epidemiological research helps us to understand how many people have...

Count - ANSWER-Simplest and most frequently performed quantitative measure in epidemiology. Refers to the number of cases of a disease or a health condition being studied. Ratio - ANSWER-Is the relative magnitude of two quantities or a comparison of two values. Often expressed as some number to 1...

Epidemiology - ANSWER-Basic science of Preventive and Social Medicine Clinical Research Disease Prevention Health Promotion Health Protection Health Service Research - ANSWER-Epidemiological Principles and Methods (5) Ø Infectious Disease Epidemiology Ø Chronic Disease Epidemiology ...

Epidemiology - ANSWER-A study of the distribution and determinants of disease frequency in human populations Epidemiology - ANSWER-Is an empirical science - conclusion are based on empirical evidence Systematic observation Interviews or surveys Examination of documents Experiment - ANSWE...

Two branches of epidemiology - ANSWER--Descriptive epidemiology: the study of the amount and distribution of health and health problems within a population. -Analytic epidemiology: investigates a disease and contributing factors by time, place, and person. Which function summarizes the goal of...

What is the main purpose of epidemiologic surveillance? -Identifies causes of disease -Advocates for epidemiologic research -Provides data for making public health decisions -Builds relationships among local public health agencies - ANSWER--Provides data for making public health decisions Rat...

Of the following, what is the key for a successful community outreach program? - ANSWER-Involvement of stakeholders What may be used by healthcare organizations in the development of measures for health status and program effectiveness? - ANSWER-Healthy People 2020 Report The management concep...

Of the following terms, which one describes a relationship (usually a statistical correlation) between two or more events? - ANSWER-Association During a lecture, an epidemiologist refers to factors underlying the determinants of health and the interplay between them. Which of the following factor...

Epidemiology (basic definition) - ANSWER-the study of how disease or health is distributed in populations and the factors that influence or determine this distribution what factors determine if one person develops a disease - ANSWER-genetics, environment, behavior, location, socioeconomic status ...

epi- - ANSWER-on/upon demos - ANSWER-people logos - ANSWER-the study of Epidemiology - ANSWER-the STUDY of the DISTRIBUTION and DETERMINANTS of HEALTH-RELATED STATES OR EVENTS in SPECIFIED POPULATIONS, and the APPLICATION of this study to the control of health problems Branch of medical ...

What is epidemiology? - ANSWER-Study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations and the application of this study to the control of health problems What is distribution? - ANSWER-Who? Where? When? Which animals are affected (ages, breed, l...

What three factors make infectious disease epidemiology different than other Epidemiologies studied? - ANSWER-1. two or more populations (non-inf. usually just deals with one population) 2. a case is a risk factor (non-inf. - risk leads to a case) 3. the cause is often unknown (non-inf. - cause is...

Epidemiology is the: - ANSWER-Study of disease among populations John Snow contributed to the field of epidemiology largely through his investigation of: - ANSWER-Cholera The study of disease statistics is: - ANSWER-Morbidity The association between cigarette smoking and cancer reported by ...

Incidence - ANSWER-The number of new cases per person per unit of time Prevalence - ANSWER-The proportion of the population at a given time that has a case Case Fatality Rate - ANSWER-Ratio of fatal cases to total cases Risk factor - ANSWER-A definable element of exposure that captures at l...