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