Answered: Sporadic vs endemic

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Question

Sporadic vs endemic

Expert Solution

Step 1

The study of disease incidence and spread over time is called epidemiology. The area of medicine known as epidemiology is concerned with understanding the origins, spread, and management of disease among populations.

Epidemiology is essentially a quantitative science that focuses on describing populations as opposed to making inferences from lone case reports. Because epidemiology provides a framework for identifying risk and assuming causality, it is essential to the profession of public health.

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Knowledge Booster

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

Similar questions