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Epidemiology |
the study of of the distribution and determinants of states of states of health and illness in human populations |
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Descriptive epidemiology |
Focuses on the frequency and distribution of states of health within a population. The who, what, when, where, etc. Such as person, place, time. |
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Analytic epidemiology |
Uses stuff like cross-sectional studies, longitudinal studies, retrospective studies, intervention studies, etc |
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Primary prevention |
Preventing the disease/injury before it occurs. Examples: - Immunizations. - Health education to reduce risk for illness. - Laws mandating safety. |
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Secondary prevention |
Reduce impact of disease/injury that has already occurred. Early detection and treatment. Examples: - Regular exams to detect disease early. - Prescribing daily aspirin to reduce risk of another heart attack. |
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Tertiary prevention |
Soften the impact of ongoing disease/illness that has long-lasting effects. Examples: - Cardiac/stroke rehab programs. - Vocational rehab programs. |
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Physical therapy to improve the motor function of a client who has had a stroke is considered what kind of prevention? |
Tertiary |
