Geographical Variations in Disease Occurrence Quiz
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How can variations in place distribution of disease be classified?

  • International variations
  • National variations
  • Rural-urban variations (correct)
  • Local variations

    • Where are geographical differences in disease occurrence determined by?

  • Genetic factors only
  • Agent, host, and environmental factors (correct)
  • Social factors only
  • Agent and host only

    • Where are the rates of disease occurrence higher or lower?

  • National borders
  • Local communities
  • International boundaries
  • Rural and urban areas (correct)

    • What does the y-axis typically represent in the graphic format used for depicting disease occurrence trends?

    <p>Frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is an epidemic defined?

    <p>The occurrence in a community or region of cases of an illness, in excess of normal expectancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the temporal range of a disease refer to?

    <p>The range from hours to decades during which the disease occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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