Example of which branch of experimental science

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Using the following paragraph below please answer the next two questions that correspond to it. Please provide in-depth explanation on how you came to your conclusion and why the correct answer is right and why the other options are incorrect. Thank you.

PARAGRAPH: "Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is an important public health problem worldwide that contributes significantly to the global burden of disease. Vitamin A deficiency disorders include xerophthalmia (a leading cause of preventable blindness) and increased risk of infectious diseases, both of which increase risk of mortality. Globally, the prevalence of VAD has been declining, which may be due in part to widespread vitamin A supplementation. Recent meta-analyses confirm that provision of vitamin A to children aged between 6 months and 5 years confers a significant mortality benefit."

Question A: This type of study is an example of which branch of experimental science?

A. Embryology

B. Endocrinology

C. Neurology

D. Genomics

E. Epidemiology My choice

Question B: Which of the following statements from the paragraph represents the evidence to support the conclusion that vitamin A deficiency contributes to childhood disease?

A. Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is an important public health problem worldwide that contributes significantly to the global burden of disease.

B. Vitamin A deficiency disorders include xerophthalmia and increased risk of infectious diseases.

C. Globally, the prevalence of VAD has been declining.

D. Provision of vitamin A to children aged between 6 months and 5 years confers a significant mortality benefit.

E. None of the above statements provide evidence for the conclusion.

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