Role of epidemiology (HSC SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education): Flashcards
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What is the definition of epidemiology?
What is the definition of epidemiology?
Study of how diseases affect groups of people.
What is the purpose of epidemiology in public health?
What is the purpose of epidemiology in public health?
Guides health decisions by identifying disease risks.
How does epidemiology help in health planning?
How does epidemiology help in health planning?
It uses data to plan actions and allocate funds effectively.
What methods gather data on disease patterns?
What methods gather data on disease patterns?
Surveys, checks, and environmental studies.
What criteria does epidemiology use to identify health issues?
What criteria does epidemiology use to identify health issues?
Commonality, severity, and solvability of issues.
Give an example of a health issue prioritized in Australia.
Give an example of a health issue prioritized in Australia.
Obesity due to its rising prevalence and impact.
What limitation does epidemiology have?
What limitation does epidemiology have?
May overlook social factors like culture and income.
How did data influence anti-smoking campaigns?
How did data influence anti-smoking campaigns?
Linked smoking to lung cancer, shaping policies.
What is a key outcome of epidemiology?
What is a key outcome of epidemiology?
Shaping health policy through data-driven insights.
Why should epidemiology consider social factors?
Why should epidemiology consider social factors?
To fully understand health disparities and gaps.