Question

1)

In Epidemiology, the term determinants refers to:

		factors that make epidemiologists determined
		factors or events capable of changing health
		frequency of disease occurrence
		health disparities in the population

2)

In Epidemiology, the term distribution refers to:

		differential frequency in the occurrence of disease among population groups
		a statistical term for variation
		the dissemination of public health programs
		the sharing of public health resources

3)

All of the following are within the scope of epidemiology except:

		to treat high-risk patients who seek care in the emergency department
		to explain the etiology of disease
		to predict the actual number of cases of disease that will develop
		to control the spread of disease

4)

The following are lifestyle determinants of health except:

		exercise
		smoking
		diet
		genetics

5)

The following are psychological and social factors in health except:

		stress
		hypertension
		socioeconomic status
		personality

6)

Which 3 of these uses of epidemiology apply to health status and health services?

		estimate individual risks and chances for disease
		identify syndromes
		diagnose the health of the community
		examine the working of health services
		complete the clinical picture of disease
		study history of the health of populations

7)

Which 4 of these uses of epidemiology apply to studying disease etiology?

		estimate individual risks and chances for disease
		identify syndromes
		diagnose the health of the community
		examine the working of health services
		complete the clinical picture of disease
		study history of the health of populations
		search for causes of disease

Answer 1

1) Factors or events capable of changing health.

2) Differential frequency in the occurrence of disease among population group.

3) To treat high-risk patients who seek care in the emergency department.

4) Smoking.

5) Socioeconomic status.

6)HEALTH STATUS AND HEALTH SERVICES:

• Diagnose the health of the community.
• Examine the working of health services.
• Study history of the health of populations.

​​​​​​​7)DISEASE ETIOLOGY:

• Estimate the individual risks and chances.
• Identify syndromes.
• Complete the clinical picture of disease.
• Search for causes of disease.