20 Questions
Which organization provides a global epidemiological service?
World Health Organisation (WHO)
What is the definition of epidemiology?
The study of factors that determine disease frequency, distribution, and severity
What does the 'epidemiological triangle' consist of?
External agent, susceptible host, and environment
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, what is the cause of disease?
The interaction between the agent and the susceptible host in an environment that supports transmission
Which of the following is NOT a factor in disease causation?
Disease progression
What is the main focus of epidemiology?
Determining disease frequency
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cancer?
Physical inactivity
Which disease was disproved to be contracted from 'bad smells' in 1859?
Black Death
Which pandemic had the highest number of fatalities in history?
Influenza pandemic (1918-1919)
Which disease is more common in people of African or Mediterranean heritage?
Sickle-cell anemia
What is the major cause of death worldwide?
Chronic diseases
Which of the following is a risk factor for cancer according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Genetic mutations
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cancer where carcinogens are implicated?
Lung
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a hazard symbol for carcinogenic chemicals?
Mercury
Which of the following is a virus implicated in cancer?
RSV
Which of the following is a cancer with the highest incidence among the listed populations?
Prostate
What is the main focus of epidemiological studies in relation to chronic diseases?
Determining dietary factors
What is the 'epidemiological transition' referred to?
A shift in disease type
What is the best evidence that carcinogens play a significant role in cancer causation?
Shift in disease type
What has the twentieth century seen an unprecedented rise in?
Human life expectancy
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