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What is epidemiology?

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.

What is the difference between an outbreak and an epidemic?

An outbreak is a greater-than-anticipated increase in the number of endemic cases, while an epidemic occurs when an outbreak is not quickly controlled and spreads geographically.

What is an endemic?

An endemic refers to a constant presence of a disease in a specific location.

Give an example of an endemic disease.

<p>Malaria is endemic to parts of Africa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between an outbreak and an epidemic using the example of COVID-19.

<p>When COVID-19 was limited to Wuhan, China, it was an epidemic. However, the geographical spread turned it into a pandemic.</p> Signup and view all the answers