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What is the main focus of epidemiology?
Identifying how diseases occur within people and how to prevent/control them
What is the foundation of public health?
Epidemiology
What does epidemiology help understand?
Who has the disease and why and how it was brought to the individual/region/population
With what is epidemiology associated?
Infectious diseases and outbreaks
What is the main goal of public health?
Control and minimize diseases in populations
What does the term 'pathogen' refer to?
An infectious microorganism that causes disease
Who or what is considered the 'host' in the context of diseases?
The human or animal that can get the disease
What are examples of risk factors intrinsic to the host?
Genetics and characteristics passed down by family members
What does the term 'intrinsic environment' encompass?
Geology, climate, and biological factors
What does the term 'agent' represent in the context of diseases?
The infectious microorganism or pathogen causing disease
What does the term 'pathogen' refer to?
A virus, bacterium, parasite, or other microbe
What does 'intrinsic environment' encompass?
Genetic factors passed down by family members
Who or what does the term 'host' refer to?
The human or animal that can get the disease
What do 'risk factors' encompass?
Variety of factors intrinsic to the host that can influence exposure, susceptibility, or response to a causative agent
What has the term 'agent' been broadened to include?
Chemical and physical causes of disease/injury
Test your knowledge of epidemiology and public health with this quiz! Explore the distribution and determinants of diseases and disorders within populations, as well as the strategies for prevention and control. Gain insights into the vital field of public health and its role in minimizing and controlling diseases.
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