Core 1 CQ1

Question 1

Define Epidemiology

Answer 1

The study of the patterns and causes of health and disease in populations and the application of this study to improve health through the process of data and information collection.

Question 2

Define Health Status

Answer 2

The pattern of health of the population in general over a period of time.

Question 3

Define Incidence

Answer 3

The number of new cases of disease occurring in a defined population over a period
of time.

Question 4

Define Prevalence

Answer 4

The number of cases of disease that exists in a defined population at a point in time.

Question 5

Define Mortality

Answer 5

Refers to the number of deaths in a given population from a particular cause and/or over a period of time.

Question 6

Define Infant Mortality

Answer 6

Refers to the number of infant deaths in the first year of life, per 1000 live births.

Question 7

Define Morbidity

Answer 7

The incidence or level of illness, disease or injury in a given population.

Question 8

Define Life Expectancy

Answer 8

The length of time a person can expect to live. More specifically, it refers to the average number of years of life remaining to a person at a particular age, based on current death rates.

Question 9

What is the trend for life expectancy?

Answer 9

Increase for general population, male and females. Females have higher life expectancy.

Question 10

What is the trend for infant mortality?

Answer 10

Decrease

Question 11

What is the trend for Coronary heart disease (CHD) deaths?

Answer 11

Decrease for general population, male and females. Females have less deaths.

Question 12

What is the trend for stroke mortality?

Answer 12

Decrease

Question 13

What is the trend for cancer morbidity?

Answer 13

Increase for general population, male and females. Females are healthier

Question 14

What is the trend for cancer mortality?

Answer 14

Decrease for general population, male and females.

Question 15

What is the trend for diabetes morbidity?

Answer 15

Increase for general population, male and females.

Question 16

What is the trend for diabetes mortality?

Answer 16

Stable for general population, male and females. Females have less deaths.

Question 17

What is the trend for mental health morbidity?

Answer 17

Increase for general population, male and females. Males have less morbidity.

Question 18

What are the top 3 causes of morbidity for males?

Answer 18

Cancer & other neoplasms then cardiovascular disease then musculoskeletal conditions.

Question 19

What are the top 3 causes of morbidity for females?

Answer 19

Cancer & other neoplasms then musculoskeletal conditions then mental & substance use disorders.

Question 20

What are the top 3 causes of mortality for males?

Answer 20

Coronary heart disease then dementia, inc Alzheimer’s then lung cancer.