Scientists collect statistics on who gets healthcare and what factors might influence the care received. Social epidemiology is the study of how health and disease are distributed throughout a society’s population. It helps scientists figure out what factors are influential, such as age, gender, social class, and race.
Younger deaths are the ones considered tragic. Older deaths are considered normal and expected.
Does our distribution of illness and death epidemiologically make sense? What is the worst loss of life that could be prevented?
Death is natural for all but it happens as a process and not as suddenly . Sudden death could be because of any accidents or any deadly diseases in young life .They are generally healthier because of their immunity power at this age. Men having increased death rate compared to women because of their life style,stress and other co-factors Certain race have higher incidence of death due to their socioeconomic status, life style,habits etc.,Hence our epidemiology makes sense onnthe distribution of health and illness.The worst loss of life that could be prevented is by careful driving ,avoiding reckless over speed rides,drunk free rides ,etc., This has to be inculcated in a strict rules and regulations under law and or event youth death.
Scientists collect statistics on who gets healthcare and what factors might influence the care received. Social...
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The data of a major referral hospital showed that most patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) were black American. Based on this, it was concluded that black Americans are at higher risk of IHD compared to other community groups. How would you describe the conclusion? A. Correct, because risk factors for IHD are more common in black African American. B. Incorrect, because no test of statistical significance has been made C. Incorrect, because prevalence is used instead of incidence D....
The data of a major referral hospital showed that most patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) were black American. Based on this, it was concluded that black Americans are at higher risk of IHD compared to other community groups. How would you describe the conclusion? A. Correct, because risk factors for IHD are more common in black African American. B. Incorrect, because no test of statistical significance has been made C. Incorrect, because prevalence is used instead of incidence D....
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