Chapter 1

Question 1

Epidemiology

Answer 1

the study of health determinants and disease distribution in specified populations and application of research to control future health problems

Question 2

population-based approach

Answer 2

a preventative measure is widely applied to an entire population - more of a Public health approach

Question 3

high-risk approach

Answer 3

often require a clinical action to identify the high-risk group to be targeted

Question 4

Primary

Answer 4

preventing the initial development of a disease

Ex. Immunization, reducing exposure to a risk factor

Question 5

Secondary

Answer 5

Early detection of an existing disease to reduce severity or complications.
Ex. Screening for cancer

Question 6

Tertiary

Answer 6

Reducing the impact of the disease

Ex. Rehabilitation for a stroke

Question 7

Morbidity

Answer 7

illness, the presence of the disease

Question 8

Mortality

Answer 8

Death

Question 9

John Snow

Answer 9

Main contribution: Interviewed people (qualitative) determined distribution of disease. translated epidemiologic observations into public policy

Question 10

Etiology

Answer 10

the cause of a disease