Epidemiology

what is epidemiology correct answer: the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations and the application of this knowledge to the control of health problems. what are the six core epidemiological functions correct answer: surveillance field investigations analytic studies evaluation linkages policy what are the two main branches of epidemiology correct answer: analytic and descriptive what does measurement focus on corre...

Structure of Randomized Trial Study Design correct answer: -Begin with a defined population that is randomized to receive new treatment or current treatment. Follow subjects to see how many improved in the new treatment group compared to how many are improved in the current treatment group. If the new treatment is associated with a better outcome, we would expect to find better outcome in more of the new treatment group than the current treatment group. -Individuals in both groups must have s...

Hippocrates' work is part of the history of epidemiology because he: correct answer: published the book On Airs, Water, and Places EIS Officers have been trained to analyze person, place, and time to determine the source of an outbreak. EIS Officers have used their skills to investigate the following outbreaks: correct answer: all of the options are correct Answers: Anthrax outbreak in 2001 September 11th terror attacks E. coli outbreak in flour all of the options are correct Pub...