Further Classifications Flashcards
1
Q
Endemic
A
Refers to the constant presence/unsual presence of a disease or infectious agent within a pop.
2
Q
Hyperendemic
A
Refers to an increase in the no. cases above what is normally expected
3
Q
Degenerative diseases. What % of adults do these diseases kill?
A
Are the result of a continous process based on degenerative cell changes, impacting organs which deteriorate overtime
60%