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What is the term for a disease that occurs infrequently and irregularly?
What is the term for a disease that occurs infrequently and irregularly?
- Sporadic (correct)
- Epidemic
- Pandemic
- Endemic
What is the term for a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a population?
What is the term for a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a population?
- Pandemic
- Epidemic (correct)
- Outbreak
- Sporadic
Which type of disease is most likely to be unpredictable?
Which type of disease is most likely to be unpredictable?
- Epidemic
- Endemic
- Pandemic
- Sporadic (correct)
What is the primary goal of understanding the frequency of a disease in a population?
What is the primary goal of understanding the frequency of a disease in a population?
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What term is used to describe a disease that is consistently present in a population?
What term is used to describe a disease that is consistently present in a population?
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Study Notes
Disease Frequency
- Epidemiologists use specific terms to describe the frequency or number of cases of a disease in a population to understand the disease's spread and identify at-risk individuals.
Disease Classification
- Sporadic disease: occurs infrequently and irregularly.
- Epidemic: a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a population.
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Learn about the terms used to describe the frequency of diseases in a population, including sporadic diseases and epidemics.
