Epidemiology Flashcards
One of the first cause/effect correlations made by Ramazzini concerning cancer was
Sexual activity and cervical cancer
What is epidemiology
The study of distribution and causes of diseases in populations
Which virus is not linked to increased cancer risk?
EBV
Influenza
Hepatitis B
HPV
Influencza
What are goals of cancer epidemiology
Uncover environmental risks, assess efficacy of preventative measures, uncover new etiologic leads, investigate predictors of survival
What is the definition of mortality?
Number of deaths due to a specific disease within a defined population in a given period of time
What measurements are used to quantify the burden of disease on a population?
Disability adjusted life years
Potential years of life lost
Quality adjusted life years
Which term is used for the measurement of new cases occurring within a population?
Incidence
What is the purpose of relative survival?
Adjusts for normal life expectancy
Which type of of studies are designed to answer the questions who, what, when, and where? (Descriptive/Analytic/Both)
Descriptive
(T or F) There are many points along the natural history of cancer when interventions may be initiated to prevent progression.
True
Concerning the natural history of cancer, how many years generally passes between toxic exposures and the detection of cancer?
10+ years
Which level of prevention is indicated once a cancer diagnosis has been made? (Primary prevention/Secondary prevention/Tertiary prevention/Primordial-Societal prevention)
Tertiary prevention
Which level of prevention is focused on health promotion from an economic, structural, urban planning locus?
Primordial/societal prevention
Which level of prevention is focused on treating or preventing risk factors?
Primary prevention
What is an example of tertiary prevention?
Chemotherapy
