Lecture 01

Question 1

What is epidemiology

Answer 1

Epidemiology is the study of distribution and determinants of health related states or events in populations and the application of this study to control health problems

Question 2

What is the difference between absolute and relative numbers in in epidemiology

Answer 2

Absolute values are independent values which give the total count while relative numbers depend on other values And are useful for comparisons.

Question 3

Define incidence and prevalence in epidemiology

Answer 3

Incidence measures the rate of new disease cases in a given time period, while prevalence measures the total number of existing cases at a particular time.

Question 4

What does the term demography refer to

Answer 4

It describes the size and characteristics of a population, often considering age and sex, and explores changes in population size, structure, and distribution over time.

Question 5

What are the determinants of disease occurrence

Answer 5

Factors that influence the occurrence of a disease, including biological, behavioural, societal, and structural factors

Question 6

What are the different levels of prevention for burns

Answer 6

This include primordial(improving living conditions)
Primary(health promotion in at risk individuals)
Secondary(early diagnosis and prompt treatment)
Tertiary (preventing complications and providing treatment)

Question 7

What is the goal of evidence based medicine in burn treatment

Answer 7

It aims to use the best available evidence to guide burn treatment decisions, ensuring effective and practical interventions

Question 8

How does warm water treatment work for burns

Answer 8

It allows microcirculatory perfusion, preventing cell death and burn progression, making it a practical approach for burn management.