TOPIC 3 Flashcards
What is the origin of the term “epidemiology”?
It is derived from the Greek words “epi” (on or upon), “demos” (people), and “logos” (study).
From which language does the term “epidemiology” originate?
Greek
What does the Greek word “epi” mean in the context of epidemiology?
On or upon
What does the Greek word “demos” mean?
People
What does the Greek word “logos” mean?
Study
What does epidemiology explore?
The distribution and determinants of health-related states or events within specific populations.
In epidemiology, why are unbiased approaches important?
To ensure accurate and reliable results.
As a quantitative discipline, what does epidemiology require a profound understanding of?
Probability, statistics, and research methods
What type of reasoning does epidemiology employ to develop and test hypotheses?
Causal reasoning
What does “frequency” in epidemiology refer to?
The number of health events, like cases of meningitis or diabetes, in relation to the population size.
What does frequency allow researchers to calculate?
Rates
What are “time patterns” in epidemiology?
The occurrence of health-related events at different time intervals, such as annually, seasonally, weekly, daily, or hourly.
How can time patterns manifest?
Annually, seasonally, weekly, daily, or even hourly
delves into the occurrence of
health-related events concerning time,
place, and person.
PATTERN
indicating the number of health events like cases of meningitis or diabetes, is assessed in relation to the population size, allowing for the calculation of rates.
FREQUENCY
What do “place patterns” in epidemiology involve?
Geographic variations, urban/rural distinctions, and the location of workplaces or schools
involve geographic variations, urban/rural distinctions, and the location of workplaces or schools.
PLACE PATTERNS
The causes and influencing factors behind
the occurrence of diseases and other
health-related events
DETERMINANTS
What kind of exposures are considered when analyzing health events?
Environmental exposures
Personal characteristics, encompassing
demographic factors ,behaviors, and
environmental exposures, contribute to a
comprehensive understanding of health
events
PLACE PATTERNS
Epidemiologists operate on the premise that
illnesses do not arise randomly in a population; rather, they manifest when a specific accumulation of risk factors or determinants exists within an individual.
DETERMINANTS
This involves detailed exploration
and analysis of the distribution
patterns, laying the groundwork
for further investigations and
interventions in public health
DESCRIPTIVE EPIDEMIOLOGY
Involves a thorough examination of groups
with different disease rates to assess
disparities in demographic characteristics,
genetic or immunologic makeup, behaviors,
environmental exposures, and other potential
risk factor
ANALYTIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
