BEB 2

In the definition of epidemiology, “distribution” refers to

• Who

• When

• Where

• All

In the definition of epidemiology, “determinants” generally includes:

• Prevention

• Causes

• Control measures

Comparing numbers and rates of illness in a community, rates are preferred for: (Choose one best answer)

• Conducting surveillance for communicable diseases

• Deciding how many doses of immune globulin are needed

• Estimating subgroups at highest risk

• Telling physicians which strain of influenza is most prevalent

When analyzing surveillance data by age, which of the following age groups is preferred? (Choose one best answer)

• 1-year age groups

• 5-year age groups

• 10-year age groups

• Depends on the disease

Screening to identify diseases in the earliest stages, before the onset of signs and symptoms, through measures such as mammography and regular blood pressure testing is

• Primary prevention

• Secondary prevention

• Tertiary prevention