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The Epidemiological Triad model focuses on which factors in disease causation?
The Epidemiological Triad model focuses on which factors in disease causation?
- Psychological factors only
- Agent, host, and environment (correct)
- Genetic factors and environment
- Social, economic, and cultural factors
Which model is preferred by many epidemiologists for studying chronic diseases with unknown agents?
Which model is preferred by many epidemiologists for studying chronic diseases with unknown agents?
- Multifactorial Causation
- Single Cause Theory
- Epidemiological Triad
- Web of Causation (correct)
What is the purpose of quantifying and prioritizing multiple factors of disease in epidemiology?
What is the purpose of quantifying and prioritizing multiple factors of disease in epidemiology?
- To identify the sole agent responsible for diseases
- To emphasize the role of genetics in disease causation
- To prevent or control diseases by focusing on important factors (correct)
- To downplay the significance of environmental factors
What aspects are considered equally important in the causation of diseases?
What aspects are considered equally important in the causation of diseases?
In the context of disease transmission, what does the Web of Causation model consider?
In the context of disease transmission, what does the Web of Causation model consider?
What does the Natural History of Diseases encompass?
What does the Natural History of Diseases encompass?
What is the term that defines the ability of an infectious agent to invade and multiply?
What is the term that defines the ability of an infectious agent to invade and multiply?
Which concept is characterized by a one-to-one relationship between the causal agent and disease?
Which concept is characterized by a one-to-one relationship between the causal agent and disease?
What is defined as the proportion of clinical cases resulting in severe clinical manifestations?
What is defined as the proportion of clinical cases resulting in severe clinical manifestations?
Which theory states that not everyone exposed to a particular agent will develop the disease?
Which theory states that not everyone exposed to a particular agent will develop the disease?
What concept suggests that a disease may be caused by multiple factors working together?
What concept suggests that a disease may be caused by multiple factors working together?
Which term defines the ability to induce clinically apparent illness?
Which term defines the ability to induce clinically apparent illness?
Which component of environmental factors is applied to non-living things and physical factors?
Which component of environmental factors is applied to non-living things and physical factors?
Which of the following is NOT considered a part of the biological environment as per the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered a part of the biological environment as per the text?
What does the spectrum of disease represent?
What does the spectrum of disease represent?
Which factor is part of the psychosocial environment according to the text?
Which factor is part of the psychosocial environment according to the text?
What is the aim of disease control as mentioned in the text?
What is the aim of disease control as mentioned in the text?
Which component surrounds man and includes living organisms such as viruses and animals?
Which component surrounds man and includes living organisms such as viruses and animals?
What is the main focus of the prepathogenesis phase of a disease?
What is the main focus of the prepathogenesis phase of a disease?
How is an 'agent' defined in the context of disease?
How is an 'agent' defined in the context of disease?
What is meant when the human host is referred to as 'soil'?
What is meant when the human host is referred to as 'soil'?
Which phase begins with the entry of the disease agent into the human host?
Which phase begins with the entry of the disease agent into the human host?
What type of agents are classified under 'nutrient agents'?
What type of agents are classified under 'nutrient agents'?
How can the pathogenesis phase of a disease be modified?
How can the pathogenesis phase of a disease be modified?
What does disease elimination refer to?
What does disease elimination refer to?
What is the primary goal of disease eradication?
What is the primary goal of disease eradication?
What is the key focus of monitoring in public health?
What is the key focus of monitoring in public health?
What is the purpose of surveillance in public health?
What is the purpose of surveillance in public health?
Which type of surveillance focuses on disease patterns and trends?
Which type of surveillance focuses on disease patterns and trends?
What is the significance of demographic surveillance?
What is the significance of demographic surveillance?
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Study Notes
Epidemiological Triad Model
- Focuses on three factors in disease causation: agent, host, and environment
Disease Causation
- The Web of Causation model considers multiple factors and their interactions in disease transmission
- The Epidemiological Triad model considers agent, host, and environment as equally important in disease causation
Agent-Host Interaction
- Infectivity defines the ability of an infectious agent to invade and multiply
- Pathogenicity defines the ability to induce clinically apparent illness
- One-to-one relationship between the causal agent and disease is characterized by specificity
Disease Development
- The Natural History of Diseases encompasses the progression of a disease from onset to resolution
- The spectrum of disease represents the range of disease manifestations, from mild to severe
Environmental Factors
- Physical factors and non-living things are part of the physical environment
- Viruses, animals, and other living organisms are part of the biological environment
- Psychosocial environment includes factors such as lifestyle, culture, and socioeconomic status
- Human host is referred to as 'soil' in the context of disease
Phases of Disease
- The prepathogenesis phase focuses on the events leading up to the entry of the disease agent into the human host
- Pathogenesis phase begins with the entry of the disease agent into the human host
- Pathogenesis phase can be modified by various factors, including host and environmental factors
Disease Control and Eradication
- Disease control aims to reduce the incidence of a disease to a level where it is no longer a public health problem
- Disease elimination refers to the reduction of a disease to zero incidence in a specific geographic area
- The primary goal of disease eradication is to eliminate a disease globally
- Monitoring and surveillance are essential for disease control and eradication
Surveillance
- Focuses on tracking disease patterns and trends
- Demographic surveillance is significant for understanding disease dynamics in a population
- The purpose of surveillance is to provide data for informed decision-making in public health
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