Epidemiology Basics Quiz

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What is the primary function of descriptive epidemiology?

Testing specific hypotheses related to health outcomes
Describing the distribution of disease by time, place, and person (correct)
Measuring and testing the significance of treatment effects
Establishing causal relationships between diseases

Which best defines analytic epidemiology?

Identification of disease outbreaks through population surveys
Assessment of healthcare resources in populations
Description of historical trends in disease prevalence
Measuring the association between risk factors and diseases (correct)

In the context of epidemiology, which aspect is NOT typically associated with descriptive studies?

Timing of disease incidence
Identification of demographic patterns
Mapping disease distribution in geographical areas
Testing specific risk factor hypotheses (correct)

Which of the following activities is primarily associated with the analytic approach in epidemiology?

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What is a common purpose of both descriptive and analytic epidemiology?

<p>Understand disease patterns to inform health planning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Descriptive Epidemiology

Describes the distribution of disease by time, place, and person.

Analytic Epidemiology

Measures and tests the association between a hypothesized risk factor and a disease.

Disease Distribution

The pattern of disease occurrence in a population.

Risk Factor

A factor that increases the risk of developing a disease.

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Epidemiology

The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to control health problems.

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Study Notes

Descriptive Epidemiology

Descriptive epidemiology describes the distribution of disease by time, place, and person.
It's used to develop hypotheses about disease causation.
It's also useful for health planning.