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What term describes the situation in Hawaii during the dengue fever outbreak in 2019?

  • Outbreak (correct)
  • Endemic
  • Epidemic
  • Sporadic
  • What term is used to describe cases of a disease that exceed the normal expected levels?

  • Sporadic
  • Pandemic
  • Epidemic (correct)
  • Endemic
  • Which term fits the following definition: 'clearly in excess of normal expectancy'?

  • Endemic
  • Sporadic
  • Epidemic (correct)
  • Pandemic
  • If a disease is constantly present within a population, it is referred to as what?

    <p>Endemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term would best describe a global spread of a disease?

    <p>Pandemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Iowa Women’s Health Study is an example of which type of study?

    <p>Cohort study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The study comparing MMR vaccine history among children with and without pervasive development disorder is an example of which type of study?

    <p>Observational case-control study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of study is reflected by randomly giving women one of two new rotavirus vaccines and later assessing side effects?

    <p>Experimental study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The American investigators' study on MMR vaccine history among children with pervasive development disorders is classified as which type of study?

    <p>Case-control study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an analytical or epidemiologic study?

    <p>A random survey of public opinions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The study investigating the effect of HIV infection on mortality among people with TB would most likely be categorized as which type?

    <p>Cohort study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The type of study that assesses the relationship between exposures and subsequent health outcomes usually falls under what category?

    <p>Cohort study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following studies focuses on the effects of pre-existing conditions rather than direct experimentation?

    <p>Observational case-control study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'distribution' refer to in the definition of epidemiology?

    <p>The patterns of health-related events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In epidemiology, what is typically included in the term 'determinants'?

    <p>Causative factors and sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the epidemiologic triad?

    <p>Symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes health surveillance?

    <p>Continuous collection and evaluation of health data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the iceberg phenomenon in epidemiology suggest?

    <p>There are more cases than those that are reported</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When analyzing surveillance data, which age group is typically preferred for analysis?

    <p>Age stratifications based on risk factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key component of the epidemiologic triad?

    <p>Environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common purpose of health surveillance?

    <p>To track health trends over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does epidemiology primarily focus on?

    <p>The spread of diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be classified as a risk factor in epidemiology?

    <p>Genetic predispositions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the attack rate among those who drank vodka?

    <p>10/11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the attack rate among those who ate apple pie?

    <p>46/184</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the attack rate among those who did not eat orange?

    <p>5/100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fraction represents the largest attack rate from the given options?

    <p>10/11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between attack rates and food consumption?

    <p>Attack rates vary depending on specific food items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a valid fraction representing an attack rate from the given data?

    <p>8/100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be inferred about the attack rates presented?

    <p>The calculated attack rates are influenced by food preferences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fraction corresponds to the attack rate of the group that had the lowest overall consumption?

    <p>5/100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a disease spreading rapidly in a specific community or population?

    <p>Epidemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe a disease that occurs regularly in a population?

    <p>Endemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'pandemic' refer to?

    <p>A disease that is prevalent over an entire country or the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an epidemic, what is the key feature regarding the rate of spread?

    <p>It increases rapidly within a short period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be indicated by sporadic cases of a disease?

    <p>Random occurrences of the disease in different areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When analyzing an attack rate, what aspect is primarily calculated?

    <p>The proportion of exposed individuals who become ill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is least likely to be associated with an epidemic?

    <p>Long-term, consistent disease prevalence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In December, a flu outbreak among students at MSI can best be categorized as:

    <p>Epidemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of prevention is indicated by education about healthy habits among participants with diabetes?

    <p>Primary prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of prevention is rubella immunization classified as?

    <p>Primary prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of prevention is represented by high blood pressure screening in individuals older than 50?

    <p>Secondary prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HIV infection is considered what type of cause for AIDS?

    <p>Necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of alcohol consumption concerning cirrhosis?

    <p>Not necessary, not sufficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of prevention does vaccination against cervical cancer exemplify?

    <p>Primary prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fraction describes a ratio?

    <p>None of these</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the term best describing the activity: Graph the number of malaria cases by year.

    <p>Distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen to the mortality rate if both the prevalence and mortality of a disease are high?

    <p>The mortality rate will increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A gene mutation associated with Tay-Sachs is classified as which type of cause?

    <p>Necessary cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of marking water sources on a map near cholera cases?

    <p>Assessing risk factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Calculating point prevalence refers to assessing cases at what specific time frame?

    <p>At a specific point in time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term that best describes tabulating clinical signs and laboratory findings among children with chickenpox is?

    <p>Distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of prevention is exemplified by screening for high blood pressure?

    <p>Secondary prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Study Notes

    • The provided documents appear to be a large dataset or spreadsheet.
    • Data entries relate to various aspects of a study, potentially including participants, study variables, and results.
    • More context is needed to understand the specific type of study.
    • Further information about the study's design and purpose is missing.
    • The data is in a tabular format.
    • Some columns may include details about study procedures, analysis methods, or outcomes.

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