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What is the primary focus of epidemiology?
What is the primary focus of epidemiology?
- To describe health events in specified populations (correct)
- To create medical treatments for diseases
- To establish health policies based on individual cases
- To analyze economic factors affecting health
Which of the following is a component of descriptive epidemiology?
Which of the following is a component of descriptive epidemiology?
- Cure
- Cause
- Person (correct)
- Aging
What does analytical epidemiology primarily focus on?
What does analytical epidemiology primarily focus on?
- Tracking health trends over time
- Understanding health behaviors of individuals
- Describing the distribution of diseases
- Finding causes of disease through comparison (correct)
What key feature distinguishes analytical epidemiology from descriptive epidemiology?
What key feature distinguishes analytical epidemiology from descriptive epidemiology?
The Global Burden of Disease study is used to compare which two aspects of population health?
The Global Burden of Disease study is used to compare which two aspects of population health?
What is one of the main features considered in the description of health issues according to descriptive epidemiology?
What is one of the main features considered in the description of health issues according to descriptive epidemiology?
Which of the following methods is primarily used in analytical epidemiology?
Which of the following methods is primarily used in analytical epidemiology?
Which of the following best describes the Role of Epidemiology in Public Health?
Which of the following best describes the Role of Epidemiology in Public Health?
What factors should be assessed to determine the cause of differences in disease occurrence over time?
What factors should be assessed to determine the cause of differences in disease occurrence over time?
Which aspect of descriptive epidemiology addresses the question 'When?'
Which aspect of descriptive epidemiology addresses the question 'When?'
Why is crude mortality rate (CMR) often avoided by epidemiologists?
Why is crude mortality rate (CMR) often avoided by epidemiologists?
What does 'magnitude of occurrence' refer to in epidemiology?
What does 'magnitude of occurrence' refer to in epidemiology?
What systematic errors may arise in epidemiological data collection?
What systematic errors may arise in epidemiological data collection?
Which of the following components is NOT a feature of descriptive epidemiology?
Which of the following components is NOT a feature of descriptive epidemiology?
What could indicate a 'real difference' in disease occurrence?
What could indicate a 'real difference' in disease occurrence?
What are standardized mortality rates used for?
What are standardized mortality rates used for?
What is the main focus of analytical epidemiology?
What is the main focus of analytical epidemiology?
What aspect does descriptive epidemiology NOT focus on?
What aspect does descriptive epidemiology NOT focus on?
Which feature of descriptive epidemiology provides insight into the number of cases?
Which feature of descriptive epidemiology provides insight into the number of cases?
What does the 'place' aspect of epidemiology refer to?
What does the 'place' aspect of epidemiology refer to?
Which term describes a persistent and unusual increase in disease incidence?
Which term describes a persistent and unusual increase in disease incidence?
Which graphical representation is commonly used to display changes in disease over time?
Which graphical representation is commonly used to display changes in disease over time?
What do secular trends indicate in epidemiology?
What do secular trends indicate in epidemiology?
What is NOT a characteristic of the 'person' feature in descriptive epidemiology?
What is NOT a characteristic of the 'person' feature in descriptive epidemiology?
What characteristic does the 'person' feature in descriptive epidemiology NOT include?
What characteristic does the 'person' feature in descriptive epidemiology NOT include?
Which term refers to a sudden and unusual increase in the incidence of a disease?
Which term refers to a sudden and unusual increase in the incidence of a disease?
What graphical representation is most commonly used to illustrate changes in disease occurrence over time?
What graphical representation is most commonly used to illustrate changes in disease occurrence over time?
Which aspect is NOT considered when analyzing the 'place' feature in epidemiology?
Which aspect is NOT considered when analyzing the 'place' feature in epidemiology?
What does seasonality indicate in the context of disease occurrence?
What does seasonality indicate in the context of disease occurrence?
Which of the following is an accurate description of a secular trend in epidemiology?
Which of the following is an accurate description of a secular trend in epidemiology?
Which factor is crucial when assessing the 'when' aspect of descriptive epidemiology?
Which factor is crucial when assessing the 'when' aspect of descriptive epidemiology?
What is meant by the term 'magnitude of occurrence' in descriptive epidemiology?
What is meant by the term 'magnitude of occurrence' in descriptive epidemiology?
What is a key component of descriptive epidemiology?
What is a key component of descriptive epidemiology?
Which element is NOT addressed by analytical epidemiology?
Which element is NOT addressed by analytical epidemiology?
What aspect does 'magnitude of occurrence' specifically refer to in epidemiology?
What aspect does 'magnitude of occurrence' specifically refer to in epidemiology?
What term describes variability in data that occurs purely by chance?
What term describes variability in data that occurs purely by chance?
What aspect of descriptive epidemiology addresses the frequency of disease occurrence?
What aspect of descriptive epidemiology addresses the frequency of disease occurrence?
Which question is addressed by the 'time' feature in descriptive epidemiology?
Which question is addressed by the 'time' feature in descriptive epidemiology?
Which of the following would be classified as a systematic error in data collection?
Which of the following would be classified as a systematic error in data collection?
What allows for the comparison of health-related outcomes in a population over time?
What allows for the comparison of health-related outcomes in a population over time?
What is a key feature that enables comparison of disease occurrence between different populations?
What is a key feature that enables comparison of disease occurrence between different populations?
In analytical epidemiology, what is the purpose of hypothesis testing?
In analytical epidemiology, what is the purpose of hypothesis testing?
Which of the following best describes the term 'distribution' in epidemiology?
Which of the following best describes the term 'distribution' in epidemiology?
Which of the following is an element that could indicate a real difference in disease frequency?
Which of the following is an element that could indicate a real difference in disease frequency?
In descriptive epidemiology, which question corresponds with the 'where?' aspect?
In descriptive epidemiology, which question corresponds with the 'where?' aspect?
What is the primary focus of population health measurements in epidemiology?
What is the primary focus of population health measurements in epidemiology?
What is a potential consequence of changes in surveillance system sensitivity?
What is a potential consequence of changes in surveillance system sensitivity?
Which element is NOT considered in assessing the magnitude of occurrence in epidemiology?
Which element is NOT considered in assessing the magnitude of occurrence in epidemiology?
What does analytical epidemiology primarily aim to identify?
What does analytical epidemiology primarily aim to identify?
Which feature is critical for descriptive epidemiology to effectively communicate health data?
Which feature is critical for descriptive epidemiology to effectively communicate health data?
In the context of descriptive epidemiology, what aspect does 'how many?' specifically address?
In the context of descriptive epidemiology, what aspect does 'how many?' specifically address?
What is a significant limitation of using crude mortality rates in epidemiological studies?
What is a significant limitation of using crude mortality rates in epidemiological studies?
Which statement best describes the relationship between morbidity and mortality in epidemiological studies?
Which statement best describes the relationship between morbidity and mortality in epidemiological studies?
What is the primary method used in analytical epidemiology for drawing conclusions about causation?
What is the primary method used in analytical epidemiology for drawing conclusions about causation?
When examining the 'place' aspect in epidemiological studies, which factor is typically assessed?
When examining the 'place' aspect in epidemiological studies, which factor is typically assessed?
What role does hypothesis testing play in analytical epidemiology?
What role does hypothesis testing play in analytical epidemiology?
Which factor does NOT contribute to systematic errors or biases in epidemiological data collection?
Which factor does NOT contribute to systematic errors or biases in epidemiological data collection?
What does a crude mortality rate (CMR) fail to account for that limits its usefulness in comparative analysis?
What does a crude mortality rate (CMR) fail to account for that limits its usefulness in comparative analysis?
Which of the following is an important feature when conducting descriptive epidemiology to measure disease occurrence?
Which of the following is an important feature when conducting descriptive epidemiology to measure disease occurrence?
In the context of epidemiology, what does 'random variability' refer to?
In the context of epidemiology, what does 'random variability' refer to?
Which aspect of the 'place' feature in descriptive epidemiology might be influenced by public perception?
Which aspect of the 'place' feature in descriptive epidemiology might be influenced by public perception?
What distinguishes a 'real difference' in disease occurrence from random variation?
What distinguishes a 'real difference' in disease occurrence from random variation?
Which statement best describes one of the main concerns of epidemiologists regarding disease frequency analysis?
Which statement best describes one of the main concerns of epidemiologists regarding disease frequency analysis?
Which specific change might affect the sensitivity of a surveillance system over time?
Which specific change might affect the sensitivity of a surveillance system over time?
What does the 'magnitude of occurrence' indicate in the descriptive epidemiological context?
What does the 'magnitude of occurrence' indicate in the descriptive epidemiological context?
Which term best describes a disease occurrence that follows a regular seasonal pattern?
Which term best describes a disease occurrence that follows a regular seasonal pattern?
In descriptive epidemiology, which aspect corresponds with understanding the time of occurrence?
In descriptive epidemiology, which aspect corresponds with understanding the time of occurrence?
What is a key factor that influences the 'place' aspect in epidemiology?
What is a key factor that influences the 'place' aspect in epidemiology?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with the 'person' feature in descriptive epidemiology?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with the 'person' feature in descriptive epidemiology?
What does seasonality in the context of disease occurrence indicate?
What does seasonality in the context of disease occurrence indicate?
In analytical epidemiology, which of the following would be a critical consideration when analyzing causal relationships?
In analytical epidemiology, which of the following would be a critical consideration when analyzing causal relationships?
Which term describes an unusual increase in disease incidence that exceeds normal expectations?
Which term describes an unusual increase in disease incidence that exceeds normal expectations?
Flashcards
Analytical Epidemiological Study
Analytical Epidemiological Study
A study that investigates the association between a possible cause (exposure or risk factor) and a disease.
Descriptive Epidemiology
Descriptive Epidemiology
Describes the distribution of a disease based on person, place, and time.
Magnitude of Occurrence
Magnitude of Occurrence
How many cases of a disease are recorded.
Person (Descriptive Epidemiology)
Person (Descriptive Epidemiology)
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Place (Descriptive Epidemiology)
Place (Descriptive Epidemiology)
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Time (Descriptive Epidemiology)
Time (Descriptive Epidemiology)
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Epidemic
Epidemic
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Secular Trends
Secular Trends
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Epidemiology Definition
Epidemiology Definition
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Analytical Epidemiology
Analytical Epidemiology
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Three Main Features of Distribution
Three Main Features of Distribution
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Hypothesis Testing
Hypothesis Testing
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Comparison Group
Comparison Group
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Study Designs
Study Designs
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Epidemiological Methods
Epidemiological Methods
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Three Main Features (Descriptive Epi)
Three Main Features (Descriptive Epi)
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Crude Mortality Rate (CMR)
Crude Mortality Rate (CMR)
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Standardized Mortality Rates
Standardized Mortality Rates
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Random Variation
Random Variation
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Bias/Systematic Error
Bias/Systematic Error
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Analytical Epidemiological Study Design
Analytical Epidemiological Study Design
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Infant Mortality Rate
Infant Mortality Rate
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Seasonal Trend
Seasonal Trend
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Sporadic Cases
Sporadic Cases
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Climate Effects
Climate Effects
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Urban/Rural Difference
Urban/Rural Difference
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What is epidemiology?
What is epidemiology?
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What are the two main branches of epidemiology?
What are the two main branches of epidemiology?
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Person, Place, and Time
Person, Place, and Time
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What does analytical epidemiology do?
What does analytical epidemiology do?
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What is a comparison group?
What is a comparison group?
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What is the 'magnitude of occurrence' in descriptive studies?
What is the 'magnitude of occurrence' in descriptive studies?
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What are the key features of analytical epidemiology?
What are the key features of analytical epidemiology?
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What is the purpose of epidemiology?
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Why avoid crude mortality rates?
Why avoid crude mortality rates?
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Real Difference
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Epidemiology's Goal
Epidemiology's Goal
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Mortality
Mortality
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Morbidity
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Global Burden of Disease
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Crude Mortality Rate
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Study Notes
Epidemiology: The Cornerstone of Public Health
- Epidemiology is 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.
- Key learning outcomes include explaining the use of epidemiology to measure population health, applying epidemiological methods in practice to measure health, comparing morbidity and mortality using the Global Burden of Disease study, and explaining global differences in health outcomes.
- Epidemiology is the cornerstone of public health. This presentation describes descriptive and analytical epidemiology, epidemiological methods, different study designs and their use, key historical examples, and the importance of examining health outcomes globally.
- Epidemiology uses a population health framework with evidence, epidemiology, health systems, health promotion, disease prevention, sustainability, health protection, and health determinants.
- A key feature of analytical epidemiology is comparison groups, and this affects the strength of the study. Different study designs and methods of identifying comparison groups also influence the strength of the study design.
- Disease is described using 'What,' 'Who,' 'Where,' 'When' and 'How many?'
- Descriptive epidemiology describes the distribution of a disease, focusing on the magnitude of occurrence and three main features: person, place, and time.
- Analytical epidemiology identifies the causes of diseases, using hypothesis testing to explore relationships between disease and possible causes. It involves analytical epidemiological studies to measure associations.
Epidemiological Methods I
- Descriptive epidemiology describes the distributions of diseases, outlining their occurrence, focusing on aspects like person (demographics), place (location), and time (period).
- Descriptive epidemiology focuses on the magnitude of occurrence, person (age, sex, ethnicity, socio-economic status), place (geographic location), and time (period of occurrence).
Epidemiological Methods II
- Analytical epidemiology helps determine disease causes.
- Analytical epidemiology uses hypothesis testing to explore relationships between disease and possible causes. Analytical epidemiological studies measure associations between disease and possible causes, exposures, or risk factors.
Magnitude of Occurrence
- Includes disease frequency and mortality rates.
Crude Mortality Rates (CMR)
- Calculated by dividing the number of deaths in a specified period by the number of persons at risk of dying during the same period, multiplied by 10^n.
- Epidemiologists often avoid using crude mortality rates due to differences in age and sex composition.
Standardized Mortality Rates
- To compare mortality rates that account for demographic differences (age and sex), data is standardized.
- Standardized mortality rates are adjusted rates, eliminating the influence of age distribution differences.
Specific-Mortality Rates
- Age-specific rates: mortality rates for specific age groups.
- Cause-specific rates: mortality rates for specific causes of death.
Age-Specific Mortality Rates
- Express death rates for specific groups based on age, race, sex, occupation, or location, or specific causes of death.
- Calculated by dividing the total number of deaths in a specific age group during a period by the total population of the same age group in the same area during the same period, then multiplied by 10^n.
Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)
- A measure of community health status.
- Calculated by dividing the number of deaths in children under one year of age in a year by the number of live births in the same year, multiplied by 1000.
- Sensitive to socioeconomic changes, healthcare interventions.
- New medical centers in poor areas might temporarily increase IMR rates as registration of births and deaths is improved.
Calculating IMR's
- Calculations involve dividing the number of deaths in the first year of life by the number of live births in the same year multiplied by 1000.
Mortality Measures in the First Year of Life
- Perinatal and neonatal mortality rates are key indicators of new-born care, directly reflecting prenatal, intrapartum and neonatal care.
- Perinatal mortality rates include still births.
- Post-neonatal mortality and infant mortality are inversely related to socioeconomic conditions.
Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR)
- Measures maternal deaths from causes associated with childbirth, pregnancy complications, or delivery.
- Calculated by dividing the total number of maternal deaths in a year by the number of live births in the same year multiplied by 10^n .
Study Designs
- Observational studies: include cross-sectional, cohort, and case-control studies.
- Experimental studies: include randomized control trials and non-randomized intervention studies.
Timeline for Survey, Case Control and Cohort Studies
- Diagrams visually show the timing of exposures, outcomes, diseases and control groups in different study types.
Historical Examples
- Presentation of historical examples like John Snow's cholera study, and the Doll and Hill's study on lung cancer and smoking.
The Global Burden of Disease Study
- GBD is the most comprehensive worldwide observational epidemiological study.
- Describes mortality and morbidity due to diseases, injuries, and risk factors at global, national, and regional levels.
- Trends from 1990 to the present, and comparisons across populations, allow understanding of challenging health issues facing people worldwide.
The Disability Adjusted Life Year (DALY)
- Important measure accounting for life expectancy and years lived with disabilities.
- Combines years of life lost due to premature death (YLL) and years lived with disability (YLD) equal to one lost healthy year or life.
Exploring GBD data
- The presentation highlights online resources (e.g. The Lancet) for exploring GBD data. Users can compare DALYs in low-income countries against high-income countries.
Health Outcomes
- Health outcomes are dependent on: biology and genetics, public policy and regulations, healthcare, lifestyle habits, and social and environmental factors.
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