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What was cholera commonly thought to be caused by in the past?

Contaminated water supply

Poor living conditions

Bad air from rotting organic matter (correct)

Lack of hygiene practices

Who is considered the father of modern epidemiology?

Justin Cormack

R Taylor

John Snow (correct)

TJ Kirn

What is the primary goal of Intervention Evaluation in epidemiology?

Developing health policies

Identifying the source of an outbreak

Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions (correct)

Determining the cause of an outbreak

What is the main purpose of Risk Factor Identification in epidemiology?

Determining the cause of an outbreak Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Core Function of Assessment in public health?

Systematically collecting and analyzing data Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Policy Development in public health?

Promoting the use of scientific knowledge in policy making Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Assurance in public health?

Providing services to those in need Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of John Snow's research on cholera?

The British government accepted his findings and changed their approach to public health Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of epidemiology?

Studying the distribution and determinants of health-related events Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of John Snow's work in the context of public health?

It advanced our understanding of infectious disease control Signup and view all the answers