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Which of the following is not one of the main types of disease examined through epidemiology?
Which of the following is not one of the main types of disease examined through epidemiology?
- Infectious diseases
- Cancer (correct)
- Deficiency diseases
- Hereditary diseases
What are some common ways in which infectious diseases are transmitted?
What are some common ways in which infectious diseases are transmitted?
- Through physical contact only
- Through food consumption
- Through direct or indirect contact (correct)
- Through the air only
Which of the following is an example of a non-communicable disease?
Which of the following is an example of a non-communicable disease?
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Measles
- Malaria
- High blood pressure (correct)
How can infectious diseases be prevented from spreading?
How can infectious diseases be prevented from spreading?
Which type of contact can spread infectious diseases?
Which type of contact can spread infectious diseases?
What type of diseases can be caused by certain types of viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi?
What type of diseases can be caused by certain types of viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi?
What is the main focus of environmental epidemiology?
What is the main focus of environmental epidemiology?
What does epidemiology study and analyze?
What does epidemiology study and analyze?
How does epidemiology contribute to public health?
How does epidemiology contribute to public health?
What role do epidemiologists play in research?
What role do epidemiologists play in research?
Which area is NOT a major focus of epidemiological study?
Which area is NOT a major focus of epidemiological study?
What kind of decisions are shaped by epidemiology?
What kind of decisions are shaped by epidemiology?
How can some infectious agents spread long distances and remain suspended in the air?
How can some infectious agents spread long distances and remain suspended in the air?
What is a common way STDs like gonorrhea can be transmitted from a pregnant person to their baby?
What is a common way STDs like gonorrhea can be transmitted from a pregnant person to their baby?
How do droplets created when speaking contribute to the spread of infectious diseases?
How do droplets created when speaking contribute to the spread of infectious diseases?
Which type of transmission involves touching an object, such as a doorknob, that was recently touched by a person with an infectious disease?
Which type of transmission involves touching an object, such as a doorknob, that was recently touched by a person with an infectious disease?
How can E.coli be often transmitted according to the text?
How can E.coli be often transmitted according to the text?
In what way can germs be spread through blood products and medical supplies?
In what way can germs be spread through blood products and medical supplies?
What is the meaning of the term 'epidemiology'?
What is the meaning of the term 'epidemiology'?
Who first drew the distinction between 'epidemic' and 'endemic' diseases?
Who first drew the distinction between 'epidemic' and 'endemic' diseases?
What does the term 'syndemic' refer to in epidemiology?
What does the term 'syndemic' refer to in epidemiology?
From which language is the term 'epidemiology' derived?
From which language is the term 'epidemiology' derived?
Which scientific discipline mentioned in the text is used for exposure assessment in epidemiology?
Which scientific discipline mentioned in the text is used for exposure assessment in epidemiology?
What discipline assists epidemiologists in understanding proximate and distal causes of diseases?
What discipline assists epidemiologists in understanding proximate and distal causes of diseases?
What can improperly canned foods create an environment for?
What can improperly canned foods create an environment for?
How can some infectious diseases be transmitted from animals to humans?
How can some infectious diseases be transmitted from animals to humans?
Which parasite can be found in cat feces and requires extra precautions for pregnant individuals?
Which parasite can be found in cat feces and requires extra precautions for pregnant individuals?
What is zoonosis?
What is zoonosis?
How are some zoonotic infectious agents transmitted by insects?
How are some zoonotic infectious agents transmitted by insects?
Which of the following can act as environmental reservoirs for infectious organisms?
Which of the following can act as environmental reservoirs for infectious organisms?
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