18 Questions
What is the traditional model for infectious disease causation according to the text?
Epidemiologic triad or triangle
What is a critical premise of epidemiology according to the text?
Disease and health events are more likely to occur in some members of the population
In the epidemiologic triad, what does the 'agent' refer to?
Infectious microorganism or pathogen
What is NOT part of the epidemiologic triad model for infectious diseases?
Treatment plan
What is required for disease to occur?
Interaction between agent and susceptible host
What is one important use of epidemiology mentioned in the text?
Identifying factors that place some individuals at greater risk for diseases
What is the term used to refer to the human who can get the disease?
Host
Which factor can influence an individual's exposure, susceptibility, or response to a causative agent?
Age and sex
What does the epidemiologic triad model prove inadequate for?
Cardiovascular disease
Which of the following is NOT included in the host factors that can influence an individual's response to a causative agent?
Repetitive mechanical forces
What has the concept of an agent been broadened to include over time?
Chemical and physical causes of disease
Which factor can influence an individual's response to a causative agent based on personal choices?
Hygiene practices
Which of the following is NOT considered a host factor that can influence infectious diseases?
Geography
What type of factors does the term 'environment' refer to in relation to infectious diseases?
Physical, biologic, and socioeconomic factors
How can overcrowding and poor sanitation contribute to the spread of infectious diseases?
Increasing contact between hosts
What effect can flooding have on mosquito numbers and infectious diseases?
Increase mosquito numbers and infection spread
How can changing climate affect the spread of infectious diseases?
Alter the distribution of disease-transmitting insects
What is the duration of infectiousness in an infected host defined as?
The time during which an infection can be transmitted
Learn about the concepts of disease occurrence and the critical premise of epidemiology in controlling infectious diseases. This quiz covers topics such as risk factors and population health events.
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