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Which one of these is the correct definition of epidemiology?
Which one of these is the correct definition of epidemiology?
- The study of disease transmission
- The study of disease prevention
- The study of clinical practice
- The study of the distribution and determination of diseases (correct)
Which one of these is NOT an intended learning objective of the lecture?
Which one of these is NOT an intended learning objective of the lecture?
- Identify the difference between clinician and Epidemiologist
- Define different terms related to infection and disease transmission (correct)
- Explore different modes of disease transmission
- Understand the scope of epidemiology
What is the origin of the word 'epidemiology'?
What is the origin of the word 'epidemiology'?
- It comes from the Greek word 'Epi' meaning 'upon'
- It comes from the Greek word 'Demos' meaning 'people'
- It comes from the Greek word 'Logos' meaning 'science'
- It comes from the Greek words 'Epi Demos Logos' meaning 'science upon people' (correct)
What is the epidemiologic triad?
What is the epidemiologic triad?
What is the natural history of disease?
What is the natural history of disease?