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What is the primary purpose of epidemiological studies?
What is the primary purpose of epidemiological studies?
- To promote healthy eating habits
- To provide medical treatment
- To entertain the public
- To investigate causes, distribution, and control of diseases (correct)
Descriptive studies are used to test hypotheses about the relationship between exposure to risk factors and disease development.
Descriptive studies are used to test hypotheses about the relationship between exposure to risk factors and disease development.
False (B)
What type of study follows a group of people over time to see who develops a disease?
What type of study follows a group of people over time to see who develops a disease?
Cohort study
Informed _______ is necessary before participants can take part in research studies.
Informed _______ is necessary before participants can take part in research studies.
Match the study type with its description:
Match the study type with its description:
Which method is considered the gold standard for evaluating the effectiveness of public health interventions?
Which method is considered the gold standard for evaluating the effectiveness of public health interventions?
Ethical considerations in epidemiology do not include confidentiality.
Ethical considerations in epidemiology do not include confidentiality.
What is a key characteristic of analytical studies?
What is a key characteristic of analytical studies?
Researchers must protect the _______ of their participants' data during epidemiological research.
Researchers must protect the _______ of their participants' data during epidemiological research.
Which of the following is NOT a method commonly used in epidemiology?
Which of the following is NOT a method commonly used in epidemiology?
What is a pandemic?
What is a pandemic?
Vaccination is considered one of the least effective ways to prevent disease.
Vaccination is considered one of the least effective ways to prevent disease.
What is the term for the total number of cases of a disease that exist in a population at a given time?
What is the term for the total number of cases of a disease that exist in a population at a given time?
A disease that is always fatal and has no cure is called a ______ disease.
A disease that is always fatal and has no cure is called a ______ disease.
Match the following types of diseases with their descriptions:
Match the following types of diseases with their descriptions:
Which of the following is NOT a type of disease?
Which of the following is NOT a type of disease?
Improved sanitation can help reduce the spread of diseases.
Improved sanitation can help reduce the spread of diseases.
What term describes the number of deaths that occur in a population over a specified period of time?
What term describes the number of deaths that occur in a population over a specified period of time?
The ______ rate is the proportion of people in a population who are infected during an outbreak.
The ______ rate is the proportion of people in a population who are infected during an outbreak.
Which of the following best describes 'morbidity'?
Which of the following best describes 'morbidity'?
Flashcards
Epidemiological Study
Epidemiological Study
Research method to investigate the causes, distribution, and control of diseases in populations. Helps identify risk factors, assess interventions, and develop public health policies.
Descriptive Studies
Descriptive Studies
Studies that describe the distribution of health and disease in a population. They identify areas with high disease rates and describe characteristics of affected individuals.
Analytical Studies
Analytical Studies
Studies used to identify the causes of disease. They test hypotheses about the relationship between exposure to risk factors and disease development.
Cross-Sectional Study
Cross-Sectional Study
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Cohort Study
Cohort Study
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Case-Control Study
Case-Control Study
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Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
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Confidentiality in Epidemiology
Confidentiality in Epidemiology
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Informed Consent in Epidemiology
Informed Consent in Epidemiology
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Ethical Considerations in Epidemiology
Ethical Considerations in Epidemiology
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Endemic Disease
Endemic Disease
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Outbreak
Outbreak
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Epidemic
Epidemic
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Pandemic
Pandemic
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Incidence
Incidence
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Prevalence
Prevalence
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Morbidity
Morbidity
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Mortality
Mortality
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Attack Rate
Attack Rate
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Case Fatality Rate
Case Fatality Rate
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Study Notes
Epidemiology Studies and Terms
- Epidemiology is a research method to study disease causes, distribution, and control in populations.
- Epidemiological studies identify disease risk factors, assess intervention effectiveness, and develop public health policies.
Types of Epidemiological Studies
- Descriptive studies: These describe health and disease distribution in a population. They can pinpoint high-disease areas and characteristics of affected individuals.
- Analytical studies: These identify disease causes. They test hypotheses about the relationship between risk factors and disease development.
Epidemiological Methods
- Cross-sectional studies: Observe data on a group at a single point in time.
- Cohort studies: Track a group over time to monitor disease development.
- Case-control studies: Compare disease cases and controls to spot differences in risk factors.
- Randomized controlled trials (RCTs): The gold standard for evaluating public health interventions, using random assignment to intervention or control groups.
Ethical Considerations in Epidemiology
- Confidentiality: Protect participant data.
- Informed consent: Obtain participant agreement.
- Human subjects use: Must ensure research benefits outweigh risks.
Types of Epidemics
- Endemic: A disease consistently present in a geographic area.
- Outbreak: A localized epidemic affecting a community.
- Epidemic: More cases of a disease than expected in a given area or group.
- Pandemic: A widespread epidemic across multiple countries or continents.
Preventing and Controlling Epidemics
- Early detection and response: Surveillance and control measures are vital.
- Vaccination: A very effective disease prevention measure.
- Public health education: Raises awareness and prevention strategies.
- Improved sanitation: Reduces disease transmission.
- Quarantine: Isolates infected individuals, preventing further spread.
Types of Diseases
- Acute diseases: Develop quickly, short duration, often treatable. Examples: common cold, flu.
- Chronic diseases: Long duration, may not have a cure. Examples: heart disease, cancer, diabetes.
- Disabling diseases: Cause significant impairment or loss of function. Examples: stroke, spinal cord injury.
- Fatal diseases: Always lead to death. Examples: AIDS, Alzheimer's disease.
Key Epidemiological Terms
- Incidence: New cases of a disease over a specific timeframe.
- Prevalence: Existing cases of a disease at a given time.
- Morbidity: The extent of illness or disease in a population.
- Mortality: The number of deaths in a population over a period.
- Attack rate: Proportion of affected individuals during an outbreak.
- Case fatality rate: Proportion of deaths among those with a disease.
- Risk factor: A characteristic increasing disease likelihood.
- Confounding factor: A factor associated with both the disease and risk factor but not the cause.
- Bias: A systematic error in data collection, analysis, or interpretation.
- Study design: Method for collecting data on disease occurrence.
- Analytical epidemiology: Use of statistics to study risk factor-disease relationships.
- Interventional epidemiology: Public health interventions for disease prevention or control.
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