Epidemiology

Question 1

Define epidemiology

Answer 1

The study of the distribution of health related conditions in specified populations, and applying the study to control health problems.

Question 2

What is an epidemiologist

Answer 2

Epidemiologists study the distribution of frequencies and patterns of health events within a group/ population.

Question 3

What questions would an epidemiologist ask?

Answer 3

1. Which individuals have experienced event
2. When did they experience the event
3. Where did they experience the event
4. What environmental factors are associated with this event

Question 4

Three parts of the epidemiological triangle

Answer 4

1. HOST
2. ENVIRONMENT
3. AGENT

Question 5

Mortality

Answer 5

Death

Question 6

Infant mortality

Answer 6

Death of children and babies

Question 7

Morbidity

Answer 7

Sickness or illness

Question 8

Incidence of disease

Answer 8

Number of cases in specific population (gives indication risk of individual contractions disease)

Question 9

Prevalence of disease

Answer 9

Overall number of cases of a certain disease or condition in specific place or time period (gives indication of overall size of problem/ how widespread)

Question 10

Burden of disease

Answer 10

Health loss to society due to disease or injury that remains AFTER TREATMENT

Question 11

What does NHPAs stand for

Answer 11

National Health Priority Areas

Question 12

Name three NHPAs

Answer 12

1. Cancer control
2. Diabetes
3. Mental health

Question 13

What is a chronic disease

Answer 13

-illness that is prolonged in duration, and is rearely cured completely. The disease can either not be cured at all or very slow to heal