Course Intro

Question 1

epidemiology

Answer 1

the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related conditions in the human population

distribution: time, place, types of people affected
determinants: physical, biological, social, cultural, and behaviours that influence health

Question 2

etiology

Answer 2

the biological cause of a problem or disease. includes internal/external causes.
(aka. aetiology)

Question 3

endemic

Answer 3

the normal occurrence of a disease or condition common to people within a certain area

Question 4

outbreak

Answer 4

when cases of a disease are in excess of what we would normally expect to see
this number varies according to what causes the disease and the size/type of previous/existing exposure

Question 5

epidemic

Answer 5

a disease or condition that affects a greater than expected number of individuals within a population, community or region at the same time

(outbreak is more limited in area)

Question 6

pandemic

Answer 6

an epidemic that has become geographically widespread, usually across more than 1 continents