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Epidemiology Terms Mod1 OC6
Epidemiology Terms Mod1 OC6
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09/23/2018

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Epidemiology
Definition
Study of the distribution and determinants of health related states or events in human populations and the application of this study to the prevention and control of health problems.
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Descriptive epidemiology
Definition
Characterization of the distribution of health related states or event
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Analytic epidemiology
Definition
Finding and quantifying associations, testing hypotheses, and identifying causes of health related states or events.
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Efficacy
Definition
ability of a program to produce a desired effect among those who participate in the program compared to those who do not
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Effectiveness
Definition
Ability of a program to produce benefits among those who are offered the program (are people likely to participate, is it practical)
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Epidemic
Definition
occurrence of illness/event in excess of normal in a community
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Pandemic
Definition
An epidemic that affects a large region
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Endemic
Definition
ONGOING, USUAL or constant presence of a disease in a community
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the 3 parts of the epidemiological triangle
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