12 Questions
What is the primary goal of field epidemiology?
To guide the selection and implementation of interventions to lessen or prevent illness or death
What is a characteristic of field investigations involving acute problems?
They often do not start with a clear hypothesis
Under what condition is the extent of the investigation likely to be limited?
When the problem requires a timely response
What is the definition of the branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health?
Epidemiology
What is the role of public health epidemiologists in field investigations?
To travel to and work in the field to solve the problem
What is a key difference between field investigations and conventional epidemiologic studies?
The need for timely intervention is greater in field investigations
What is the main focus of field epidemiology?
Identifying causes of disease and outcomes at a population level
What is a key characteristic of the FETP model?
Focus on practice in the field
What is a competency domain of the FETP model across all tiers?
Outbreak investigation
How is the effectiveness of the FETP approach expected to impact public health?
By improving the quality and use of surveillance data
What characterizes the participants in an FETP program?
They acquire skills through hands-on experience
What is the primary focus of field epidemiologists?
Identifying causes and outcomes of diseases in populations
Test your knowledge on field epidemiology, the branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and control of diseases. Learn about the primary goal of field epidemiology and the application of epidemiology in preventing illness and death.
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