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Epidemiology, and apply examples,—ANSWER--Epidemiology is the science that helps us
understand the strength of the association between exposures and health effects. Exp: the
assoc of learning disabilities and lead base paint dust, asthma exacerbation and air pollution
Epidemiologist investigation—ANSWER--investigates the distribution or patterns of health
events in populations to characterize health outcomes in terms of what, who, where, when,
how and why. What is the outcome? Who is affected? Where are they? When do the events
occur?
Epidemiology—ANSWER--The study of the occurrence and distribution of health-related
states or events in specified populations, including the study of the determinants influencing
such states and the application of this knowledge to control the health problems
proportions—ANSWER--a type of ratio in which the denominator includes the numerator
risk—ANSWER--refers to the probability that an event will occur within a specified time
period
rates—ANSWER--a measure of the frequency of a health event in a defined population,
usually in a specified period of time