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Questions
1. The definition of epidemiology includes the terms "distribution" and "determinants." Describe the meaning of these terms.
2. Define the following terms: (a) Epidemic, (b) Endemic, (c) Pandemic
3. Epidemiology involves the study of more than just infectious diseases. Explain.
4. Distinguish between the descriptive and analytic approaches to epidemiology.
5. Describe the chain of infection.
6. List four types of epidemiologic information useful for influencing public health policy and for planning individual health decisions.
7. Define "efficacy" and "effectiveness," note their difference, and provide examples of both.
8. In what ways does epidemiology play a foundational role in public health?
9. Define the following "epidemic" terms and give an example of each: (a) Common source, (b) Propagated, (c) Mixed
10. Define the following "case" terms and give an example of each: (a) Primary, (b) Index, (c) Secondary, (d) Suspect, (e) Case severity
11. Define each of the following "disease transmission" terms and give an example of each: (a) Vector, (b) Fomite, (c) Carriers (active, convalescent, passive, incubatory, intermittent), (d) Zoonosis
12. Differentiate between direct and indirect transmission. Describe each of the following types of indirect transmission: (a) Airborne, (b) Vector-borne, (c) Vehicle-borne. Provide an example of each. Distinguish between mechanical and biological transmission.
13. Distinguish between a necessary cause and a sufficient cause.
14. Explain the epidemiology triangle and compare and contrast it with the advanced epidemiology triangle.
15. Describe how primary prevention, secondary prevention, and tertiary prevention may be used to deal with cancer.
16. Define what is meant by a risk factor. Give an example of a risk factor for a disease that you have experienced in your life.
17. HIV/AIDS can be transmitted from an infected person to another person through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breastmilk. High-risk behaviors include homosexual practices; unprotected oral, vaginal, or anal sexual intercourse; and needle sharing. Discuss how this information can be used in public health action and in individual decision making.
18. New outbreaks of disease erupt periodically in the United States and elsewhere around the globe. Some of these conditions are familiar, whereas others are entirely new. List at least three outbreaks of disease that have happened in the last 6 months. 19. Name three contemporary achievements of epidemiology.
20. What are your objectives for studying epidemiology? What skills do you hope to acquire? How will this information help you to advance your career in public health?