n epidemiology, an epidemic (from επί (epi), meaning "upon or above" and δήμος (demos), meaning "people") occurs when new cases of a certain disease, in a given human population, and during a given period, substantially exceed what is expected based on recent experience.[1]:354[2] Epidemiologists often consider the term outbreak to besynonymous to epidemic, but the general public typically perceives outbreaks to be more local and less serious than epidemics.[2][1]:55, 354 Epidemics of infectious
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WHOOPING COUGH Pertussis/Whooping Cough Mary Beth Gibson Ashford University August 27, 2012 Instructor Kristin Akerele What is pertussis? What describe the epidemiology of pertussis? Who provides services to patients with pertussis? The Government mandates we have policies and procedures in place? Identify barriers that might make it difficult for treatment or patients to access services needed? Communication sometimes causes challenges for the public. In order to maintain our safety we
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therapy? • How are normal and abnormal physiologic parameters defined? • What general factors affect the expression of disease in a particular person? • What kinds of information about disease can be gained through understanding concepts of epidemiology? http://evolve.elsevier.com/Copstead/ • Review Questions and Answers • Glossary (with audio pronunciations for selected terms) • Animations • Case Studies • Key Points Review Pathophysiology derives from the intersection of two older,
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measles cases were confirmed in the United States during January 1 to April 25, 2008. A majority of the cases were imported to the United States from other countries. Of the 64 reported cases 63 were unvaccinated against the measles virus. The epidemiology of this outbreak could be traced to its origin via chain of transmission. Ages of the patients infected with measles ranged from 5 months to 71 years old. 22% of the patients were hospitalized and no deaths resulted from the outbreak. 39% of
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Since the late 1970s, many studies have reported on the prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome ( FAS) , alcohol-related birth defects ( ARBD) , and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders (ARND) . The three main types of research methods used in these studies are passive surveillance, clinic-based studies, and active case ascertainment. This article describes each of these methods, including their strengths and weaknesses, and summarizes the estimated prevalence of FAS produced by each of these
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Concepts in community and public health Safaa Soueid Grand Canyon University: NRS-427V-0191 March 16,2014 Communicable disease is a disordered caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in our body, normally they are unable to cause harm, but under certain circumstances may cause diseases (Mayo Clinic, 2013). The mode of transmission may vary; some infectious diseases may be transmitted via contact from person to person, or caused by bites from insects or animals
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Chapter One: What Is Health Psychology? Copyright © 2015 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. •Definition of health psychology •The mind-body relationship: a brief history •The rise of the biopsychosocial method •The need for health psychology •Health psychology research •What is health psychology training for? Copyright © 2015 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or
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1 Introduction to Clinical Applications Objectives In this chapter we will study • various approaches to the study of disease; • the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; • common causes of disease; • the distinction between signs and symptoms of disease; • terms used to describe the time course of a disease; and • common abbreviations for medical specialists and specialties. Homeostasis and Disease The body’s tendency to maintain internal stability is called homeostasis
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access to healthy foods • Rarely eating fast food • Not drinking sugary drinks, such as soda • Getting enough sleep "Many urban families sadly face the harsh challenges of persistent poverty," study lead author Jeannette Ickovics, a professor of epidemiology and psychology at Yale University, said in a Yale news release. "Health and social disparities, including academic achievement, are
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Essay 75: Lung Cancer – Diagnosis, Staging, and Treatment In this essay, I have chosen to focus on the clinical aspects of lung cancer diagnosis as opposed to an overemphasis on epidemiology. As of 2011, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the U.S., which translates into over 150,000 deaths per year. Over 90% of lung cancer cases occur in people with a history of tobacco use, exposure to second hand smoke, or to an occupational exposure to asbestos. Despite
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