Ch. 16 - Textbook Questions

Question 1

Epidemiology has been defined as the study of the nature, cause, control, and determinants of the frequency and distribution of:

a) disease.
b) disability.
c) death.
d) all of the above.

Answer 1

D) ALL OF THE ABOVE.

Question 2

The agent of disease is the biologic or mechanical cause of the disease or condition. Examples of agents are the specific bacteria in relation to dental caries or brushing with a hard toothbrush in relation to abrasion.

a) The 1st statement is TRUE; the 2nd statement is FALSE.
b) The 1st statement is FALSE; the 2nd statement is TRUE.
c) Both statements are TRUE.
d) Both statements are FALSE.

Answer 2

C) BOTH STATEMENTS ARE TRUE.

Question 3

The occurrence of an illness in excess of normal expectancy in a community or region, usually occurring suddenly and spreading rapidly, is termed a(n):

a) endemic.
b) epidemic.
c) pandemic.
d) all of the above.

Answer 3

B) EPIDEMIC.

Question 4

Which study attempts to relate outcome with exposure to a suspected risk factor using data that are available for the population?

a) Case-control
b) Case study
c) Ecological
d) Time Series

Answer 4

C) ECOLOGICAL

Question 5

What is a modifiable attribute or exposure that is known to be associated with a health condition?

a) Risk ratio
b) Risk factor
c) Risk attribute
d) Risk indicator

Answer 5

B) RISK FACTOR