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CDC EPIDEMIOLOGY EXAM 2024-2025Epidemiology - Answer A study of the distribution and determinants of
health-related states in specific groups, as well as its application to health problem
management.
Discover, determine, identify, and assess -- ANSWER What is the objective of
epidemiology?
Data collection, appraisal, hypothesis testing, and action: ANSWER List the steps
to solve health concerns in sequence.
Providing therapy to individuals in clinical settings - ANSWER All of the
following demonstrate the aim of epidemiology in public health, except
Host, agent, and environment - Epidemiologists investigate infectious disease and
its spread using a model that includes the disease-causing bacterium, the host
organism, and the environmental conditions that induce or allow disease
transmission. This is also known as.
Epidemic or outbreak - ANSWER Disease occurs among a population above what
is predicted in a certain period and area.
Cluster - Answer a Group of cases in a certain time and place that may be more
than expected.
endemic - a disease or illness that is always present in a community.
pandemic- ANSWER An illness or disorder that has spread across multiple regions.
, Rate - Answer The number of cases that occur within a given period is always
determined by the population size at the time.
An Example of an Endemic - ANSWER Malaria exists in Africa at all times due to
the prevalence of infected mosquitos. Malaria is _____ in Africa.
epidemic -- ANSWER The Ebola virus in regions of Africa is exceeding
expectations for the region. This virus is called a/an______.
An Example of a Pandemic - Answer HIV/AIDS is one of the most devastating
worldwide diseases in history. This is a/an___________.
An Example of a Cluster: ANSWER In March 1981, measles spread among
Factory X employees in Fort Worth, Texas. This collection of cases at this exact
time and location can be defined as ________.
ANSWER: The mortality rate What is NOT considered while determining the
frequency of sickness
American Legion Convention - ANSWER Which convention in the power point
had "unexplained pneumonia"?
50–59 - ANSWER The age group at the American Legion Convention with the
most total attendance
>70 - Answer Which age group at the American Legion Convention had the largest
proportion (rate) of the disease?
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