Epidemiology
- Created by: Amy Abbott
- Created on: 04-12-12 22:05
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2. What is incidence?
- The amount of bacteria present in one individual
- No. of new events occurring in a defined population during a specified period of time
- the cumulative incidence of infection in a population observed over a period of time during an epidemic
3. What are the final 3 steps in an outbreak investigation?
- Implementation of control measures -> case control study -> conclusion and dissemination of findings
- preliminary epidemiologic investigation -> environmental investigation -> Specimen collection & lab analysis
- Implementation of control measures -> environmental investigation -> conclusion and dissemination of findings
4. Which of these best describes Epidemiology?
- The study of the distrubition and determinants of health-related states or events in a specified population, and the application of the study to control health problems
- The study of health-related states or events in a specified population, and the application of the study to control health problems
- The study of epidemics and pandemics
5. Epidemiology today is largely directed at...?
- Incurable diseases
- Chronic disease
- Acute diseases
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