Public Health (PM 805) - Epidemiology Lecture 2 Quiz
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What is the definition of epidemiology according to the text?

  • The study of public policy
  • The study of diseases in populations (correct)
  • The study of outbreaks
  • The study of public health
  • What is the origin of the word 'epidemiology' according to the text?

  • It is derived from the Greek word 'medicine'
  • It is derived from the English word 'public health'
  • It is derived from the Greek word 'epidemic' (correct)
  • It is derived from the Latin word 'population'
  • Which of the following best describes the relationship between epidemiology and public health based on the information provided?

  • Epidemiology is a subfield of public health (correct)
  • Public health is a subfield of epidemiology
  • The text does not provide enough information to determine the relationship
  • Epidemiology and public health are completely separate fields
  • What is the meaning of the term 'epidemic'?

    <p>A Greek word related to epidemiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of epidemiology based on the information provided?

    <p>Studying the spread of diseases in populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of epidemiology?

    <p>The study of how diseases are transmitted within a population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key component of the epidemiological approach?

    <p>Conducting randomized controlled trials to test the efficacy of new medical interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of epidemiological research?

    <p>To improve the overall health and well-being of populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the scope of epidemiology?

    <p>The examination of the distribution and determinants of health-related events in specified populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between epidemiology and clinical medicine?

    <p>Epidemiology focuses on populations, while clinical medicine focuses on individual patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formal definition of epidemiology?

    <p>The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the simple definition of epidemiology?

    <p>The study of patterns of disease and injury in human populations and the application of this study to the control of health problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the purpose of epidemiology?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a key aspect of the definition of epidemiology?

    <p>The study of the prevalence of disease in human populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the scope of epidemiology?

    <p>Epidemiology encompasses both the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events, as well as the application of this study to the control of health problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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