30 Questions
Which of the following is not one of the main types of disease examined through epidemiology?
Cancer
What are some common ways in which infectious diseases are transmitted?
Through direct or indirect contact
Which of the following is an example of a non-communicable disease?
High blood pressure
How can infectious diseases be prevented from spreading?
Frequent handwashing
Which type of contact can spread infectious diseases?
Person-to-person contact
What type of diseases can be caused by certain types of viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi?
Infectious diseases
What is the main focus of environmental epidemiology?
Understanding how environmental exposures impact human health
What does epidemiology study and analyze?
The distribution, patterns, and determinants of health and disease conditions in a population
How does epidemiology contribute to public health?
By identifying risk factors for disease and targets for preventive healthcare
What role do epidemiologists play in research?
Designing studies, collecting data, and analyzing data
Which area is NOT a major focus of epidemiological study?
Criminal law
What kind of decisions are shaped by epidemiology?
Policy decisions and evidence-based practice
How can some infectious agents spread long distances and remain suspended in the air?
Through airborne transmission
What is a common way STDs like gonorrhea can be transmitted from a pregnant person to their baby?
During childbirth
How do droplets created when speaking contribute to the spread of infectious diseases?
They require close proximity to infect another person
Which type of transmission involves touching an object, such as a doorknob, that was recently touched by a person with an infectious disease?
Indirect contact with contaminated objects
How can E.coli be often transmitted according to the text?
Through improperly handled produce or undercooked meat
In what way can germs be spread through blood products and medical supplies?
Through direct contact with infected blood products or medical supplies
What is the meaning of the term 'epidemiology'?
The study of what is upon the people
Who first drew the distinction between 'epidemic' and 'endemic' diseases?
Hippocrates
What does the term 'syndemic' refer to in epidemiology?
A condition where diseases interact in a population
From which language is the term 'epidemiology' derived?
Greek
Which scientific discipline mentioned in the text is used for exposure assessment in epidemiology?
Engineering
What discipline assists epidemiologists in understanding proximate and distal causes of diseases?
Biology
What can improperly canned foods create an environment for?
Clostridium botulinum growth
How can some infectious diseases be transmitted from animals to humans?
Through animal bites or scratches
Which parasite can be found in cat feces and requires extra precautions for pregnant individuals?
Toxoplasma gondii
What is zoonosis?
A disease transmitted from animals to humans
How are some zoonotic infectious agents transmitted by insects?
Through insect bites after feeding on infected hosts
Which of the following can act as environmental reservoirs for infectious organisms?
Soil, water, and vegetation
Explore the relationship between epidemiology and disease classification, including infectious diseases, deficiency diseases, hereditary diseases, and physiological diseases. Learn about the patterns of diseases and their impact on human health.
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