Descriptive Epidemiology Exam Overview

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What characterized the Miasmic epidemiology era?

Emphasis on laboratory science

Focus on single causative agents

Advocacy of germ theory

Belief that diseases were transmitted through the air, dust, or odors (correct)

What distinguished the Infectious Era (germ paradigm) from the Miasmic era?

Belief in disease transmission through the environment

Advocacy of laboratory science

Advocacy of clean water supplies and ventilation

Emphasis on single causative agents (correct)

What was one of the key practices advocated during the Sanitary Era for disease prevention and treatment?

Emphasis on laboratory science

Advocacy of clean water supplies and ventilation (correct)

Focus on single causative agents

Advocacy of germ theory

What led to the realization during the Infectious Era that many diseases were caused through infection?

Emphasis on single causative agents Signup and view all the answers

Which movement maintained a strong social conscience according to MacDonald (2004)?

Sanitary Era Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of public health nursing during the Infectious Era?

Realization of infection-related diseases Signup and view all the answers

What does the chronic disease era focus on?

Pathogenesis of diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of descriptive epidemiology?

Examining the distribution of diseases in a population Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of a 'web of causation' in epidemiology?

An interconnection of factors that cause diseases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a factor in descriptive epidemiology?

Exposure to disease-causing agents Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of epidemiology post-World War II?

Chronic disease prevention Signup and view all the answers

What does analytic epidemiology primarily investigate?

Relationship between exposure and disease causation Signup and view all the answers

What is one purpose of epidemiology as mentioned in the text?

Explaining the aetiology of diseases Signup and view all the answers

In descriptive epidemiology, what is NOT typically examined?

Hypotheses about disease causation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epidemiology focuses on answering 'Who? What? Where? When?' questions?

Descriptive Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key focus area in descriptive epidemiology?

Examining socioeconomic status and educational practices Signup and view all the answers

What is the overarching goal of epidemiology according to the text?

Preventing and controlling diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the hallmark of analytic studies?

Rigorous methods Signup and view all the answers

In field epidemiology, why is it important to identify unreported or unrecognized persons who may continue the spread of infection?

To prevent further transmission of the infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the evaluation process in epidemiology?

Determining program relevance and impact Signup and view all the answers

Why do epidemiologists rarely work in isolation during field epidemiology?

To have a broader perspective on outbreaks Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between effectiveness and efficiency in epidemiology?

Effectiveness focuses on producing intended results, while efficiency focuses on time and resource expenditure. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to characterize a disease before deciding on an appropriate intervention method in epidemiology?

To tailor interventions based on disease characteristics Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common use of epidemiology as described in the text?

Providing treatment for patients in clinical settings Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is one way that linkages are sustained among co-investigators?

By sharing information with public health audiences Signup and view all the answers

What is a key activity of epidemiologists in relation to policy development?

Providing input, testimony, and recommendations Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the purpose of epidemiology?

To determine cause-effect relationships in populations Signup and view all the answers

In epidemiology, what is a common use of studying the history of health events?

Identifying trends of a disease Signup and view all the answers

From the text, what is a typical function of epidemiologists in public health planning?

Helping establish criteria to define syndromes Signup and view all the answers

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What characterized the Miasmic epidemiology era?

What distinguished the Infectious Era (germ paradigm) from the Miasmic era?

What was one of the key practices advocated during the Sanitary Era for disease prevention and treatment?

What led to the realization during the Infectious Era that many diseases were caused through infection?

Which movement maintained a strong social conscience according to MacDonald (2004)?

What was the focus of public health nursing during the Infectious Era?

What does the chronic disease era focus on?

What is the primary focus of descriptive epidemiology?

What is the concept of a 'web of causation' in epidemiology?

Which of the following is NOT considered a factor in descriptive epidemiology?

What is the main emphasis of epidemiology post-World War II?

What does analytic epidemiology primarily investigate?

What is one purpose of epidemiology as mentioned in the text?

In descriptive epidemiology, what is NOT typically examined?

Which type of epidemiology focuses on answering 'Who? What? Where? When?' questions?

Which of the following is a key focus area in descriptive epidemiology?

What is the overarching goal of epidemiology according to the text?

What is the hallmark of analytic studies?

In field epidemiology, why is it important to identify unreported or unrecognized persons who may continue the spread of infection?

What is the primary focus of the evaluation process in epidemiology?

Why do epidemiologists rarely work in isolation during field epidemiology?

What is the main difference between effectiveness and efficiency in epidemiology?

Why is it important to characterize a disease before deciding on an appropriate intervention method in epidemiology?

Which of the following is NOT a common use of epidemiology as described in the text?

Based on the text, what is one way that linkages are sustained among co-investigators?

What is a key activity of epidemiologists in relation to policy development?

Which statement accurately describes the purpose of epidemiology?

In epidemiology, what is a common use of studying the history of health events?

From the text, what is a typical function of epidemiologists in public health planning?

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