Epidemiology Flashcards

1
Q

Epidemic

A

(aka an outbreak) is an increase above the expected level over a given time period of disease in a defined population

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Endemic

A

persistent, usual, or expected level of disease in a given population.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Pandemic

A

involves epidemics affecting a large number of people across many countries, continents or regions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly