the epidemiological transition

Question 1

What does the epidemiological transition theory explain?

Answer 1

how morbidity and mortality change as a society develops socially and economically.

Question 2

How does the epidemiological transition differ from the Demographic Transition Model (DTM)?

Answer 2

ET focuses on changes in disease prevalence and mortality

DTM shows changes in population metrics like birth and death rates

Question 3

What does the Epidemiological Transition Model (ETM) outline?

Answer 3

deaths from infectious diseases decrease as society develops

deaths from non-communicable diseases increase due to lifestyle changes and aging populations

Question 4

What characterizes the “Pestilence and Famine” stage in the Epidemiological Transition Model?

Answer 4

High mortality due to infectious diseases

Many pandemics

Question 5

What advancements occur during the “Receding Pandemics” stage in the Epidemiological Transition Model?

Answer 5

Advances in technology and medicine

Social changes like improved hygiene

Reduction in infectious diseases

Question 6

What are common features of the “Degenerative and Man-Made Diseases” stage in the Epidemiological Transition Model?

Answer 6

Increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases, such as coronary heart disease

Low levels of infectious diseases

Question 7

Why do deaths from non-communicable diseases increase in developed societies according to the Epidemiological Transition Model?

Answer 7

Because people live longer, allowing time for these diseases to develop, and lifestyle changes contribute to their prevalence.