Epidemiology

Question 1

Three characteristics of a confounder

Answer 1

1) Cause of disease in absence of exposure
2) Associated with exposure
3) Not caused by either exposure or outcome

Question 2

Example of determining a confounder

Answer 2

1) Is age a cause of death among individuals without hypertension?
2) Is age associated with prevalence of hypertension?
3) Is age caused by hypertension or mortality?

Question 3

Primary Prevention

Answer 3

Prevent disease or injury before it occurs

Question 4

Secondary Prevention

Answer 4

Early detection and treatment

Question 5

Tertiary Prevention

Answer 5

Reduce impact of established disease in patients