Epidemiology
- Created by: Amy Abbott
- Created on: 04-12-12 22:05
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2. What is attack rate ?
- 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
- The amount of bacteria present in one individual
3. What is latency/latent period?
- the delay between exposure and disease , the period of initiation of infection to its detection
- time between first contact with an infectious agent and the appearance of the first disease symptom
- time taken for disease to enter body
4. Epidemiology today is largely directed at...?
- Incurable diseases
- Chronic disease
- Acute diseases
5. What is an experimental study?
- a study in which conditions are in direct control of the investigator
- the study of diseases for which medical care is sought
- any designated group individuals who are followed or traced over time
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