NR 503 Midterm Exam.pdf

Gordis definition of epidemiology (definition we'll use for this class) -Ans-Study of determinants and distribution of disease WHO definition of health -Ans-Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Also include emotional, environmental, and occupational well-being Goal of public healthAns-Promote the health of the population through organized community efforts 3 assumptions of epidemiology -Ans--Disease, illness, and ill health not randomly distributed in population -Each individual has characteristics and behaviors that predispose them or protect against a variety of different diseases -Human disease has causal and preventive factors that can be identified