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What is the main focus of descriptive epidemiology?
What is the main focus of descriptive epidemiology?
- Observing the distribution of disease in human populations (correct)
- Intervention strategies for disease control
- Genetic factors influencing disease occurrence
- Experimental investigation of disease causes
What is the first phase of an epidemiological investigation often dedicated to?
What is the first phase of an epidemiological investigation often dedicated to?
- Developing treatment plans for affected individuals
- Analyzing genetic predispositions to the disease
- Implementing preventive measures in the community
- Describing the occurrence of a disease in a population (correct)
What does descriptive epidemiology primarily involve in terms of disease characteristics?
What does descriptive epidemiology primarily involve in terms of disease characteristics?
- Time, place, and person distribution (correct)
- Socioeconomic impact of the disease
- Severity and duration of the disease
- Genetic and environmental risk factors
What are the primary procedures in descriptive studies?
What are the primary procedures in descriptive studies?
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What does 'person distribution' refer to in descriptive epidemiology?
What does 'person distribution' refer to in descriptive epidemiology?
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Descriptive Epidemiology
- The main focus of descriptive epidemiology is to describe the distribution of disease or health-related characteristics in a population.
- The first phase of an epidemiological investigation is often dedicated to descriptive epidemiology.
Disease Characteristics
- Descriptive epidemiology primarily involves the description of disease characteristics in terms of time, place, and person.
Primary Procedures
- The primary procedures in descriptive studies involve the following:
- Defining the disease or health outcome of interest
- Identifying the population to be studied
- Collecting and analyzing data on the occurrence of the disease or health outcome
- Describing the characteristics of the disease or health outcome in terms of time, place, and person
Person Distribution
- 'Person distribution' in descriptive epidemiology refers to the analysis of the distribution of disease or health-related characteristics among individuals or groups in a population, taking into account factors such as age, sex, occupation, and socioeconomic status.
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