Descriptive Epidemiology Overview

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To identify the causes of diseases in individuals
To explain health behaviors in different populations
To develop treatment protocols for specific diseases
To describe the occurrence and distribution of diseases within a population (correct)

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Describing disease occurrence based on when it happens.

Sudden, temporary changes in disease occurrence.

Regular, predictable changes in disease occurrence.

Describing disease occurrence based on where it happens.

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Describing disease occurrence based on characteristics of the individuals affected.

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The main goal of descriptive epidemiology is to document the occurrence and spread of diseases and health issues within a population.
This is achieved by examining factors like time, place, and person.
Understanding these factors helps identify characteristics associated with the presence or absence of disease amongst individuals.

The pattern of disease can be analyzed by the timing of its occurrences.
There are three types of time trends in disease occurrence:
- Short-term fluctuations (e.g., 24 hours)
- Periodic fluctuations (regular patterns over time)