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What is the primary focus of epidemiology?
What is the primary focus of epidemiology?
- The study of the healthcare system's response to disease outbreaks
- The study of the causes of disease in individuals
- The study of the social determinants of health
- The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events (correct)
What is epidemiology often described as?
What is epidemiology often described as?
- The applied science of public health
- The basic science of public health (correct)
- The environmental science of health
- The social science of health
What are the two main components of epidemiology?
What are the two main components of epidemiology?
- Frequency and pattern (correct)
- Person and behavior
- Time and place
- Exposure and outcome
What is an example of a time pattern in epidemiology?
What is an example of a time pattern in epidemiology?
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What is an example of a place pattern in epidemiology?
What is an example of a place pattern in epidemiology?
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What is a personal characteristic that may influence health-related events?
What is a personal characteristic that may influence health-related events?
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What is the primary goal of epidemiology?
What is the primary goal of epidemiology?
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What is the primary approach of epidemiology?
What is the primary approach of epidemiology?
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What is the focus of epidemiology in searching for determinants?
What is the focus of epidemiology in searching for determinants?
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What is a key characteristic of epidemiology as a scientific discipline?
What is a key characteristic of epidemiology as a scientific discipline?
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