PHEA 206 Introduction to Epidemiology Midsem 2023
Epidemiology Foundations Quiz
Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of epidemiology with our engaging quiz designed for students and enthusiasts alike. This quiz covers various topics, from disease prevention to study designs, providing a comprehensive review of the subject.
Key Features:
- Multiple-choice questions
- Detailed explanations for each answer
- Instant feedback on your performance
Monkeypox is an epidemic in Benin because it is constantly present in that country
True
False
The stage of the natural history of disease from exposure to the onset of disease is known as incubation period
True
False
Mary Mallon was a chronic carrier of what disease?
Typhoid fever
Cholera
TB
Rotavirus
In the definition of epidemiology, “distribution” refers to (you can select more than one answer)
Where
Where
Why
When
In a cohort study, subjects are enrolled on the basis of their exposure.
True
False
A cross-sectional study or survey provides a snapshot of the health of a population, so it assesses
Incidence rather than prevalence
Prevalence rather than burden
Prevalence rather than incidence
Incidence rather than prevalence
Which of the following expressions is equivalent to the point prevalence estimate of 0.000043?
43 per 10000
4.3 per 100000
4.3 per 10000
43 per 100000
In which one of the following circumstances will the prevalence of a disease in the population increase, all else being constant?
If the incidence rate of the disease falls
If survival time with the disease decreases
If the population in which the disease is measured increases
If recovery of the disease is slower
Humans can serve as all of the following, except:
Reservoir
Carrier
Fomite
Host
Descriptive epidemiology involves identifying and quantifying associations and testing hypotheses.
True
False
Primary prevention aims to reduce the incidence of disease by preventing new cases of disease occurring.
True
False
Five individuals who were followed in a study accrued 28.4 person-years of follow-up. A the end of the follow-up period, 3 people developed the disease of interest and 1 died. The incidence rate of disease will be:
0.1056 cases per person-year
0.1409 cases per person-year
0.1761 cases per person-year
0.0352 cases per person-year
An infant born with a genetic disorder, Down syndrome, is undergoing treatment of a congenital heart defect. Which level of prevention is being provided to the infant?
Primary
Primordial
Tertiary
Secondary
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