History of Epi

Question 1

Hippocrates

Answer 1

hypothesized that disease might be associated with physical environment including seasonal variation in illness

Question 2

John Graunt

Answer 2

First to employ quantitative methods in describing population vital stats, “father of vital statistics”, counted death rates and cause of death

Question 3

Thomas sydenham

Answer 3

advanced useful treatments including exercise, fresh air, and healthy diet

Question 4

James lind

Answer 4

“limey”, conducted first clinical trial that identified lemons and oranges prevent scurvy, focused on occurrence of disease in large groups of people

Question 5

John Snow

Answer 5

“father of epi”, cholera caused by drinking water

Question 6

ethical guidelines

Answer 6

1) minimizing risks and protecting the welfare of research subjects
2) obtaining informed consent of participants
3) submitting proposed studies for ethical review
4) meeting obligations to communities