Outbreak Investigation

Question 1

defined as the occurence of disease at an unusual or unexpected, elevated frequency

Answer 1

Epidemics or Disease outbreak

Question 2

the entire process of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data on the incidence of death, diseases, and injuries and the prevalence of certain conditions, knowledge of which is considered important for promoting and safeguarding public health.

Answer 2

Surveillance

Question 3

generally considered the foundation of disease control efforts.

Answer 3

Surveillance

Question 4

The federal agency responsible for the surveillance of most types of acute diseases and the investigation of outbreaks.

Answer 4

the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Question 5

According to the U.S. Constitution, the federal government has jurisdiction over matters concerning interstate commerce, including disease outbreaks with ______________ (outbreaks that originated in one state and have spread to other states or have the potential to do so).

Answer 5

Interstate Implications

Question 6

Each state government has jurisdiction over disease outbreaks with _______ (outbreaks confined within one state’s borders).

Answer 6

intrastate implications

Question 7

If a disease outbreak has interstate implications, __________ a first responder and takes immediate action, rather than waiting for a request for assistance from a state government.

Answer 7

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention