Epidemiology: Distribution Patterns in Population Subgroups Quiz
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What is the main focus of epidemiology?

  • Diagnosing diseases
  • Educating patients on diseases
  • Preventing diseases (correct)
  • Treatment of diseases

    • Which term is derived from the word 'epidemic'?

  • Pandemic (correct)
  • Acute
  • Chronic
  • Endemic

    • What does the term 'epidemic' signify?

  • A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time (correct)
  • A disease affecting a specific region
  • An acute illness with rapid onset
  • A genetic disorder passed down through generations

    • Which aspect is NOT a focus of epidemiology?

    <p>Genetic mutations in individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which field would an epidemiologist work to study disease patterns?

    <p><strong>Public Health</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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