12 Questions
What is one of the main purposes of epidemiology?
To determine if epidemiological data are consistent with current scientific knowledge
Who is considered the father of Epidemiology?
Dr. John Snow
What did Dr. John Snow do to investigate the cholera outbreak in London?
He mapped the homes of cholera victims
What was the significance of Dr. John Snow's study on cholera in London?
It showed that the source of cholera was linked to a particular company's drinking water
Why was Dr. John Snow's study on cholera important in the history of epidemiology?
It marked the formal beginnings of epidemiology
What can be inferred about the distribution of cholera deaths in London during 1848-49 and 1853-54?
There was a significant difference in the number of deaths between districts
What does the term "Epidemiology" literally mean?
That which befalls man
What is the primary focus of medical practice?
Diagnosis, disease progression, effects, and treatments of individual patients
What is the main goal of epidemiology?
To identify causes of a health event and prevent its occurrence
What is the definition of epidemiology according to Gerstman (1998)?
The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related events in human populations
What is one of the general purposes of epidemiology?
To explain the etiology of disease/s, conditions, defects or death
What can be considered an epidemiologist?
A detective of diseases and epidemics
Test your knowledge on epidemiology introduction and history context based on the learning objectives provided by Dr. Soo KL from Universiti Sains Malaysia. Learn about the definition of epidemiology, key components, and its importance in public health.
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