Public Health Quiz and Answers Part 2

Define Epidemiology Answer: Epidemiology is defined as the distribution and determinants of disease frequency or health events in man. Modern day epidemiology is different from the earlier period when it was just referred to as the study of epidemics. It now includes comprehensive methods for the control of diseases, including non-communicable diseases. Distribution refers to […]

Public Health Quiz and Answers Part 3

Public Health Questions and Answers for Students In which disease conditions is prevalence more appropriate and why? Answer: Prevalence is most appropriate in long-standing or chronic diseases as the window period in which a diagnosis can be established is much higher and therefore, cases will not be missed during a survey. On the other hand, […]