Topic 3 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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What is disease frequency?
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it refers to quantifying how often a disease arises in a population.
2
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What is disease distribution?
A
Disease distribution refers to the analysis of disease patterns according to the characteristics of person, place, and time.
3
Q
What are disease determinants?
A
factors that bring about a change in a person’s health.
4
Q
What are individual determinants?
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Consist of a person’s genetic makeup, gender, age, immunity level, diet, behaviors, and existing diseases.
5
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Environmental and societal determinants are external
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