Epidemiology
- Created by: Amy Abbott
- Created on: 04-12-12 22:05
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2. Which of these best describes Epidemiology?
- The study of epidemics and pandemics
- 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
3. A cohort study examines....
- a study in which conditions are in direct control of the investigator
- any designated group individuals who are followed or traced over time
- diseases for which medical care is sought
4. What are the first 3 steps in an outbreak investigation?
- preliminary epidemiologic investigation -> environmental investigation -> Specimen collection & lab analysis
- Implementation of control measures -> case control study -> conclusion and dissemination of findings
- preliminary epidemiologic investigation -> Specimen collection & lab analysis -> environmental investigation
5. What is latency/latent period?
- time taken for disease to enter body
- 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
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