Public Health - Epidemiology of Lung Disease

Question 1

What is epidemiology?

Answer 1

The branch of medicine that deals with incidence, distribution, possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health. Slide 5

Question 2

How can the burden of lung disease in terms of morbidity be assessed?

Answer 2

Hospital admissions/discharges, bed occupancy and GP contacts. Slide 18

Question 3

What are some associated conditions with smoking?

Answer 3

Lung cancer, emphysema, COPD, breath cancer, asthma. Slide 24

Question 4

What were the effects of banning smoking in public places?

Answer 4

Statistically significant improvements in pulmonary function tests and reductions in self reported symptoms. Less babies were small for their gestational period. Slide 36+37

Question 5

What are the pros and cons about E-cigarettes?

Answer 5

They are England’s most popular quitting aid and can potentially help smokers quit. However they are not risk free and may provide a route into smoking for children and non-smokers. Slide 47