POPM 3240 Training Exam Questions With Correct Answers.
Definition of Epidemiology - Answer Study of frequency, distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations. Disease distribution is not random. primary prevention - Answer preventing the initial development of a disease ex. immunization, condoms, lab coat Secondary Prevention - Answer Early detection of an existing disease ex. cancer screening, mammogram Tertiary Prevention - Answer Reducing impact of the disease. Treating signs and symptoms ex. stroke rehabilitation, tylenol, losing weight Who developed a hand-washing policy to make sure medical students didn't transmit childbed fever to pregnant women - Answer Semmelweis Who discovered that cowpox is a way of preventing small pox? - Answer Jenner Who theorized that cholera comes from contaminated water? - Answer Snow Who found the cause and cure of scurvy aboard ships? - Answer Lind Who observed that chimney sweepers were more likely to get carcinogenic tumours? - Answer Pott agents - Answer bacteria, parasites, viruses, fungi, poison, alcohol, smoke environmental factors - Answer temperature, housing, water, air pollution, altitude
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