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A) epi B) demos C) ology |
A) among/upon B) people C) science * Epidemiology= the science which deals with what falls upon people |
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3 simple definitions |
1) studies conducted among people for the benefit of people 2) The study of the occurrence of illness 3) The study of epidemics and their prevention |
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Standard definition for Epidemiology |
The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems. |
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Contents of the definition for Epidemiology |
Distribution Determinants Health-related states or events Specified population Morbidity & morality |
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In Epidemiology, things describes as |
1) What is the disease? 2) where is it? 3) when was it? 4) who got the disease? 5) why did that person get it? 6) what should be done to control? |
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What does epidemiologist study? |
About sick and well people to determine the crucial difference between those who get disease and those who are spared by. |
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What is meant by "Determinants"? |
Factors or events that are capable of changing the health of individuals and community. Eg: Biological (bacteria, virus, fungi) Chemical (carcinogen) Behavioural ( smoking, alcohol) |
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What is meant by "Distribution"? |
The difference of the spread of a particular disease in various population groups. |
