16 Questions
What is the core function that epidemiology falls under?
All of the above
What is the difference between an endemic rate and an epidemic?
An endemic rate is the usual prevalence of a disease, while an epidemic is an increase in frequency above the endemic rate.
What was John Snow's key finding during the Broad Street, Cholera Outbreak of 1853?
Both a and b
What is the purpose of epidemiological surveillance?
Both b and c
What is the difference between vital statistics and epidemiological surveillance?
Vital statistics collect data on births, deaths, marriages, and divorces, while epidemiological surveillance focuses on notifiable diseases.
Which of the following is NOT a core function of epidemiology according to the text?
Developing interventions to control disease outbreaks
What is the role of shoe leather epidemiology in an epidemiologic investigation?
Investigating reported cases at local health departments
What is the significance of identifying the source of exposure in an epidemiologic investigation?
Linking exposure to the use of certain supplements
Why are epidemiologic studies on chronic diseases more complicated than those on infectious diseases?
Chronic diseases have multiple causes that develop over time.
What is the objective of a prospective cohort study in epidemiology?
To follow a large number of people over an extended period
How did the Framingham Study contribute to educating people about heart disease?
Raised awareness about high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking
What was a significant finding from the British study of physicians regarding lung cancer?
Death rates from lung cancer increased with the amount smoked.
How did the Hammond Horn study contribute to understanding the link between smoking and lung cancer?
Demonstrated lower lung cancer death rates among ex-smokers compared to smokers.
'Shoe leather epidemiology' primarily involves:
Local health department investigations
What is a common challenge faced in investigating chronic diseases?
Identifying a single cause for a disease with multiple factors.
In epidemiologic studies, what does 'prospective cohort' mean?
Following a group of people over a long period of time.
Test your knowledge on how epidemiology is used to control diseases, steps involved in long-term studies of chronic diseases, and the core functions of epidemiology. Explore how epidemiology helps in identifying disease causes and trends in disease occurrence.
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