HLTH 503 Quiz - Components of Epidemiology (Liberty university)

Cyclic variations in the occurrence of pneumonia and influenza mortality may reflect: seasonal variations in cases of influenza. the fact that influenza is a disappearing disorder. long-term changes in mortality trends. both A and B Question 2 3 / 3 pts True or False? One of William Farr's contributions to public health and epidemiology included the development of a more sophisticated system for codifying medical conditions. True False Question 3 3 / 3 pts Which of the following activities characterizes a clinical approach (as opposed to an epidermiologic approach)? Description of specific signs and symptoms in a patient Description of seasonal trends in disease occurrence Examination of disease occurrence among population groups Demonstration of geographic variations in disease frequency Page: 13 Question 4 3 / 3 pts True or False? The epidemiologic and clinical descriptions of a disease are different. True False Question 5 3 / 3 pts True or False? John Snow is credited with developing the smallpox vaccination. True False Page: 26