10 Questions
Who is known as the father of medicine and the first epidemiologist?
Hippocrates
Which book attempted to describe disease from a rational basis instead of a supernatural explanation?
On Airs, Waters and Places
What did Hippocrates observe about the occurrence of different diseases?
They occurred in different locations
What did Hippocrates note about malaria and yellow fever?
They most commonly occurred in swampy areas
What did Hippocrates introduce terms for?
Terms for epidemic and endemic
What term did Hippocrates introduce to describe the occurrence of a disease in a specific location?
Endemic
Which book by Hippocrates attempted to describe disease from a rational basis instead of a supernatural explanation?
On Airs, Waters and Places
What did Hippocrates note about the occurrence of malaria and yellow fever?
They occurred in swampy areas
What term did Hippocrates introduce to describe a disease affecting many individuals at the same time?
Epidemic
What did Hippocrates believe should drive the study of the course of disease?
Observation
Test your knowledge about the father of medicine and the first epidemiologist, his books, and his observations about diseases occurring in different locations.
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