Epidemiology Module 2 Questions And 100%
Correct Answers
_________ epidemiology uses observational or experimental studies to learn about the
determinants, i.e. causes of diseases in populations.
Analytic
These studies are a requisite for controlling disease outbreaks or designing effective
prevention and control programs.
Analytic
_____________ epidemiology makes use of available data to examine the distribution of
diseases in populations by time, person or place
Descriptive
This type of epidemiology information can be used to demonstrate the burden of
disease, identify high-risk groups, or monitor trends over time.
descriptive epidemiology
Epidemiologists use the assessment process to support chronic disease programs by
which three things?
Defining the problem
Finding programs that work
Evaluating the effect of intervention programs
What are the three levels of prevention in public health?
, primary
secondary
tertiary
These public health professionals investigate the causes of outbreaks to treat the
current disease and also to prevent recurrence.
epidemiologists
The application of epidemiological principles and methods to the study of health
problems encountered in primary care, including their aetiology, prevention, and
diagnosis, and with a view to improving their management.
primary epidemiology
What is the main purpose of primary care epidemiology?
Contribute to improved health and healthcare
Name three key features of primary care epidemiology. [this is what I think I found, not
sure if it's correct or not]
* Improvement in understanding the pattern and clinical significance of common
symptoms and conditions seen in primary care
Providing information that can optimise the efficient use of primary care services
Providing a framework for the design and targeting of feasible and acceptable
interventions
Name some challenges for Primary care epidemiology:
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