Public Health PM 805: Epidemiologist Role in Disease Control
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What is the primary aim of the study described in the text?

  • To analyze the different environments in which disease occurs
  • To understand the different branches of epidemiology
  • To control or prevent further outbreaks of disease (correct)
  • To determine the frequency and distribution of disease within the human population

    • What is the primary focus of an epidemiologist's work?

  • Analyzing the frequency and distribution of disease within populations (correct)
  • Implementing public health policies
  • Studying the causes of disease
  • Developing new treatments for disease

    • Which of the following is NOT a branch of epidemiology?

  • Infectious disease epidemiology
  • Environmental epidemiology
  • Chronic disease epidemiology
  • Clinical epidemiology (correct)

    • What is the primary difference between public health and individual health?

    <p>Public health focuses on the health of populations, while individual health focuses on the health of individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the role of an epidemiologist?

    <p>An epidemiologist is responsible for studying the frequency and distribution of diseases within populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of an epidemiologist?

    <p>To determine the primary agent or causative factors of a disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major function of epidemiology in public health?

    <p>Provide medical treatment to patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of epidemiology according to the text?

    <p>To determine the primary agent or causative factors of a disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the 'six major functions of Epidemiology in Public health' as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Provide medical treatment to patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which epidemiologist is referred to as the 'father of epidemiology' in the text?

    <p>John Snow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a core focus of epidemiology?

    <p>Studying the causes and distribution of diseases within populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of an epidemiologist?

    <p>To investigate patterns and causes of disease outbreaks in populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of epidemiology focuses on the study of risk factors associated with diseases?

    <p>Analytical epidemiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of public health?

    <p>To promote and protect the health of populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a public health intervention based on epidemiological data?

    <p>Implementing a vaccination program to control a disease outbreak</p> Signup and view all the answers

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