Population Health & Epidemiology Flashcards
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What does using the approach of population health help to examine ?
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- The entire range of factors that determine health than focusing on risks and clinical factors related to particular diseases
- The entire population rather than only ill or high risk individuals
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What does the term “ public health “ mean ?
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- it is the science and art of preventing , prolonging life and promoting health through organized efforts of society
3
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What are some things that health of communities are affected by ?
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- Age and sex distribution
- Racial/ethnic composition
- Socioeconomic status
- Access to health services
- Access to other social services
- Population density
- Physical environment
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What are the objectives of population health studies ?
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- To describe the health of population and identify the prevalent health problems
- To explain why the state of health is what it is and why some specific health problems exist
- To predict health effects
- To control the development of health problems and diseases and promote health by translating knowledge from population health studies into public health policy
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What is epidemiology the study of ?
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- The study of the distribution and determinants of health related states or events in specified populations and the applications of this study to control health problems
6
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What is social epidemiology ?
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- it is a branch of epidemiology that examines the relationship between patterns of health and illness and social factors
7
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What are the key characteristics of epidemiology ?
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- Population focus
- Distribution
- Determinants
- Outcomes
- Quantification
- Control of health problems
8
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What is a determinant ?
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- Any factor that brings about change in a health condition or other defined characteristics
9
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What is morbidity and mortality ?
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- Morbidity : Illnesses due to a specific disease or health condition
- Mortality : death
10
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How can epidemiology be useful ?
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- it can help with health promotion
- It can help with prevention of adverse health outcomes & diseases
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What does it mean when we say that epidemiology is an interdisciplinary science ?
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- It means that it uses information from many fields such as :
- maths and biostatistics
- History
- Sociology
- Demography and geography
- Behavioural sciences
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What are the different types of epidemiological studies ?
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- Descriptive epidemiology : which describes the distribution of diseases and health conditions
- Analytical epidemiology : which examines causes or determinants of health and illness
- Experimental or interventional epidemiology : which focus on prevention and control of health problems
13
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What are some uses of epidemiology ?
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- Historical
- Community health
- Health services
- Risk assessment
- Disease causality