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What is the main focus of epidemiology?
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'?
Which term is derived from the word 'epidemic'?
- Pandemic (correct)
- Acute
- Chronic
- Endemic
What does the term 'epidemic' signify?
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?
Which aspect is NOT a focus of epidemiology?
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In which field would an epidemiologist work to study disease patterns?
In which field would an epidemiologist work to study disease patterns?
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