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What was cholera commonly thought to be caused by in the past?
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?
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?
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?
What is the main purpose of Risk Factor Identification in epidemiology?
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What is the role of the Core Function of Assessment in public health?
What is the role of the Core Function of Assessment in public health?
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What is the purpose of Policy Development in public health?
What is the purpose of Policy Development in public health?
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What is the primary goal of Assurance in public health?
What is the primary goal of Assurance in public health?
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What was the outcome of John Snow's research on cholera?
What was the outcome of John Snow's research on cholera?
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What is the main focus of epidemiology?
What is the main focus of epidemiology?
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What is the significance of John Snow's work in the context of public health?
What is the significance of John Snow's work in the context of public health?
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