Asked by Farhana Taher on Jun 04, 2024
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A/An ________ occurs when the number of cases of a particular disease during a particular time is significantly higher than it might be otherwise.
A) epidemic
B) pandemic
C) epidemiology
D) distribution issue
Epidemic
Occurs when the number of cases of a particular disease during a particular time period is significantly higher than might otherwise be expected.
Pandemic
Occurs when a significantly higher number of cases of a disease also spreads through an especially large geographical region spanning many countries or even continents.
Epidemiology
The study of disease patterns to understand the cause of illnesses, how they are spread, and what interventions to take.
- Knowledge of the role of epidemiologists in studying and responding to the spread of diseases.
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Patrick MacDonaldJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
An epidemic refers to a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease beyond what is normally expected in a specific population or geographical area. It is often localized to a particular region and can be contained with proper measures. Pandemic, on the other hand, refers to a global outbreak of a disease affecting large populations across multiple continents or countries. Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations. A distribution issue refers to a problem in the supply chain or logistical management of a product, which is not relevant in the context of this question.
Learning Objectives
- Knowledge of the role of epidemiologists in studying and responding to the spread of diseases.