Lecture 1 - Intro to epi Flashcards
1
Q
what is crude death rate?
A
of deaths/1000
2
Q
What is the first objective of epi?
A
examine extent of disease in community
3
Q
What is the second objective of epi?
A
examine natural history of disease
4
Q
What is the third objective of epi?
A
determine risk factors of disease
5
Q
What is the fourth objective of epi?
A
aid the public policy of disease
6
Q
What is the fifth objective of epi?
A
evaluate health care methods of delivery
7
Q
what is effect modification?
A
exposure affects diff groups of people differently
