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Epidemiology Basics

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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?

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?

Frequency and pattern (correct)

Person and behavior

Time and place

Exposure and outcome

What is an example of a time pattern in epidemiology?

Seasonal variation in disease incidence Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a place pattern in epidemiology?

Urban/rural differences in disease incidence Signup and view all the answers

What is a personal characteristic that may influence health-related events?

Marital status Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of epidemiology?

To control health problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary approach of epidemiology?

Systematic and unbiased Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of epidemiology in searching for determinants?

Causes and risk factors of disease Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of epidemiology as a scientific discipline?

It relies on sound methods of scientific inquiry Signup and view all the answers