Chapter 14: Epidemiology

Which Noticeable Diseases of concern need to be tracked by Epidemiologists (listed in class): 1) 2) 3)

1) Cholera 2) Anthrax 3) Gonorrhea

Name the agency that serves as a central source of epidemiological information.

The CDC

The CDC stands for the ________ for ________ ________ and ________.

The CDC stands for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Epidemiology

The study of transmission, control, and prevention of infectious diseases in a population

What are Emerging Infectious Diseases?

Diseases that are new or changing

During Epidemiology, it is important to report and track a _________ (Mechanical or Noticeable) disease of concern.

During Epidemiology, it is important to report and track a Noticeable disease of concern.

Epidemiology is the study of _____________ (elimination or transmission) , _________ (control or restriction), and ___________ (continuation or prevention) of infectious diseases in a population.

Epidemiology is the study of transmission, control, and prevention of infectious diseases in a population.

__________ is the study of transmission, control, and prevention of infectious diseases in a population.

Epidemiology is the study of transmission, control, and prevention of infectious diseases in a population.

T or F: Epidemiology is the study of the course of disease.

False - Epidemiology is the study of disease.

What does Mortality in MMWR stand for?

How many people die from a disease

What does Morbidity in MMWR stand for?

How many people suffer from a disease

Why is Epidemiology important?

Because it is the study of the spread and source of disease

Why are Epidemiologists concerned with Noticeable Diseases?

Because they are Emerging Infectious Diseases

What is the name of the report that is published by the CDC?

MMWR

MMWR stands for the ________ and ________ ________ ________.

MMWR stands for the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

What does Epidemiology lead to?

Prevention