Patterns of Non-Infectious Disease (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What does the term 'epidemiology' literally mean based on its Greek origins?
What does the term 'epidemiology' literally mean based on its Greek origins?
The study of that which is upon people
What is the key difference between incidence and prevalence?
What is the key difference between incidence and prevalence?
Incidence is new cases, prevalence is total
What percentage of colorectal cancer cases have no family history?
What percentage of colorectal cancer cases have no family history?
75%
At what age does colorectal cancer incidence increase sharply?
At what age does colorectal cancer incidence increase sharply?
Age 50
Which gender shows higher colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates?
Which gender shows higher colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates?
Males
What trend has colorectal cancer mortality shown since the late 1960s in Australia?
What trend has colorectal cancer mortality shown since the late 1960s in Australia?
Death rates have approximately halved
How did the 5-year survival rate for colorectal cancer change from 1984-1988 to 2009-2013?
How did the 5-year survival rate for colorectal cancer change from 1984-1988 to 2009-2013?
Improved from 48-50% to 68-70%
Which regions have the highest colorectal cancer incidence globally?
Which regions have the highest colorectal cancer incidence globally?
Australia/NZ, Western & Northern Europe
Why are age-standardised rates used in epidemiological studies?
Why are age-standardised rates used in epidemiological studies?
To allow fair comparison between populations
Which age group does the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme target?
Which age group does the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme target?
People over 50