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What is the main focus of Epidemiology?
What is the main focus of Epidemiology?
Which of the following is NOT part of the Chain of Infection model?
Which of the following is NOT part of the Chain of Infection model?
What is the purpose of Models of Causality in epidemiology?
What is the purpose of Models of Causality in epidemiology?
What type of assessment is Case Study 3.1.1?
What type of assessment is Case Study 3.1.1?
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In Epidemiology, what does the Reservoir refer to?
In Epidemiology, what does the Reservoir refer to?
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What is the first step in an outbreak investigation?
What is the first step in an outbreak investigation?
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Which of the following is not part of the preparation for fieldwork in an outbreak investigation?
Which of the following is not part of the preparation for fieldwork in an outbreak investigation?
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In the Legionnaires' disease outbreak, what was the main risk factor identified in the case-control study?
In the Legionnaires' disease outbreak, what was the main risk factor identified in the case-control study?
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What is the purpose of the 'defining and identifying cases' step in an outbreak investigation?
What is the purpose of the 'defining and identifying cases' step in an outbreak investigation?
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Which of the following is not a step in the outbreak investigation process?
Which of the following is not a step in the outbreak investigation process?
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What is the purpose of the 'descriptive epidemiology' step in an outbreak investigation?
What is the purpose of the 'descriptive epidemiology' step in an outbreak investigation?
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What is the first step investigators should take to calculate the rate of the outbreak?
What is the first step investigators should take to calculate the rate of the outbreak?
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Which type of epidemiology examines 'when' the population was affected?
Which type of epidemiology examines 'when' the population was affected?
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What aspect of farm tractor-related fatalities was described using records from an existing surveillance system in 1982?
What aspect of farm tractor-related fatalities was described using records from an existing surveillance system in 1982?
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In epidemiologic terms, what does 'Analytic Epidemiology' primarily focus on?
In epidemiologic terms, what does 'Analytic Epidemiology' primarily focus on?
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What is NOT a typical focus of Descriptive Epidemiology?
What is NOT a typical focus of Descriptive Epidemiology?
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In relation to the outbreak at Annex X, which information would be most beneficial for determining the scope and impact of the illness?
In relation to the outbreak at Annex X, which information would be most beneficial for determining the scope and impact of the illness?
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What is the first thing investigators should determine to calculate the rate of the outbreak?
What is the first thing investigators should determine to calculate the rate of the outbreak?
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What is the first crucial step in investigating an outbreak like this?
What is the first crucial step in investigating an outbreak like this?
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To prevent further spread, what action should be taken once an outbreak source is identified?
To prevent further spread, what action should be taken once an outbreak source is identified?
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What journal published the article titled 'Legionnaires' disease: description of an epidemic of pneumonia'?
What journal published the article titled 'Legionnaires' disease: description of an epidemic of pneumonia'?
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Who is the editor of the book 'Environmental health: from global to local'?
Who is the editor of the book 'Environmental health: from global to local'?
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Which crisis is discussed in the article analyzed in 'A double dose of fear: A theory-based content analysis of news articles surrounding the 2006 cough syrup contamination crisis in Panama'?
Which crisis is discussed in the article analyzed in 'A double dose of fear: A theory-based content analysis of news articles surrounding the 2006 cough syrup contamination crisis in Panama'?
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Who was part of the 'Field Investigation Team' mentioned in 'Legionnaires' disease: description of an epidemic of pneumonia'?
Who was part of the 'Field Investigation Team' mentioned in 'Legionnaires' disease: description of an epidemic of pneumonia'?
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Which publication is authored by Rasmussen and Goodman?
Which publication is authored by Rasmussen and Goodman?
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'Fatalities associated with farm tractor injuries: an epidemiologic study' was published in which journal?
'Fatalities associated with farm tractor injuries: an epidemiologic study' was published in which journal?
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