Epidemiology and health promotion

Question 1

Give the meaning of the word ‘Epidemiology’

Answer 1

Study and analyse of the distribution and patterns of disease in population and why they occur.

Question 2

Incidence

Answer 2

Occurrences of new cases of disease, injury or other conditions over a specific period of time.

Question 3

Prevalence

Answer 3

Proportion of a population with a disease at a specific time

Question 4

Mortality

Answer 4

Occurrence of death

Question 5

Mortality rate

Answer 5

Frequency of death in a population over a specific time period.

Question 6

Morbidity

Answer 6

State of having a disease or a medical condition

Question 7

What does epidemiology help us to do?

Answer 7

Identify and understand the cause and spread of disease.

Question 8

Give the steps in using epidemiology

Answer 8

Identify cause of disease
Determine extent of disease
Identify trends and patterns
Study disease progression
Plan and evaluate preventive and therapeutic measures
Develop public health policy and preventative measures.

Question 9

How does health promotion help prevent the spread of disease and disorder?

Answer 9

Communication e.g. adverts and campaigns
Policies and systems e.g. laws and regulations
Education and programmes e.g. improving behaviour and knowledge
Health promotion for specific disease and disorder - targeted awareness raising and campaigns.