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13 Cards in this Set
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The study of causes or origins.
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Etiology
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The development of a diseased or morbid condition.
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Pathogenesis
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number of cases of a disease in a given population at a specific time.
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prevalence
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number of new cases of a disease in a population over a period of time.
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Incidence
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probable outcome and prospect of recovery from a disease
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Prognosis
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The rate of incidence of a disease.
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morbidity
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Death rate
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Mortality
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prevention of disease.
Ex. Immunizations |
Primary
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early detection and prompt treatment of disease
ex. Pap smear |
Secondary
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Treatment and rehabilitation measures for the prevention and further progress of the disease
ex. B-adrenergic to reduce risk for death in a person who had a heart attack |
Tertiary
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Acording to Healthy People 2010 Doctument what are the determinents of health.
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Interaction btw. individual biology and behavior
Goverment policies and interventions Acess to quality heal care Physical and social enviroments |
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objective signs that can be observed by someone other than the person with the disease
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Clinical Manifestations
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Give an example of manifestation.
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Sign, Fever, elevated temperature, swollen extremity, change in pupil size
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