Introduction to Epidemiology Flashcards
1
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What is epidemiology?
A
2
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What are the purposes of epidemiology in public health practice? (4)
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3
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What is the main aim of epidemiology in public health practice?
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Mitigate patient’s health risks.
4
Q
What are the steps involved in solving health problems? (4 x 2)
A
5
Q
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C
6
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C
7
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What is an epidemic or outbreak?
A
8
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What is a cluster?
A
9
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What is an endemic?
A
10
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What is a pandemic?
A
11
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What is a rate?
A
12
Q
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- Endemic
- Epidemic
- Pandemic
13
Q
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B. cluster
14
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How does rate help us?
A
15
Q
What is the rate formula?
A
16
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Scenario: unexplained pneumonia
A
17
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Legionnaires Disease:
A
18
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A
B
19
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What are the epidemiology study types?
A
20
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What is the difference between descriptive and analytic epidemiology?
A
21
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C. Observational
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- Analytic
- Descriptive
23
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Data sources and collection methods:
Source: Individual persons
Method:
Example:
A
24
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Data sources and collection methods:
Source: Environment
Method:
Example:
A
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Data sources and collection methods:
Source: Health care providers
Method:
Example:
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Data sources and collection methods:
Source: Non-health related sources (financial, legal)
Method:
Example:
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Why are studies conducted?
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What is a cross-sectional study?
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What is a cohort study?
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What is a case-control study?
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B,C
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1. Case-Control Study
2. Cohort
3. Case-Control study
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NB!
What are the ten steps involved in outbreak investigations?
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Step 1: Establishing the existence of an outbreak
How is this done?
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Step 2:
How does one prepare for field work in outbreak investigation? (3)
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Step 3:
How is a diagnosis verified? (2)
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Step 4:
How are cases defined and identified?
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Step 5:
How do we describe epidemiology?
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Legionnaires' Disease Case Study:
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What are steps 6,7,8?
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What are the results of Legionnaires disease?
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Step 9:
How are control and prevention measures implemented?
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Step 10:
How do we communicate findings? (3)
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D
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C
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A
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D
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B
