Is the Study of the Frequency, Distribution, and Causes of Infectious

question 12

Multiple Choice

is the study of the frequency, distribution, and causes of infectious and non-infectious disease in a population, based on an investigation of the physical and social environment.

• A) Etiology
• B) Morbidity
• C) Immunology
• D) Epidemiology
• E) Health psychology

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Definitions:

Cumulative Voting

A voting system that allows shareholders to concentrate their votes on a single candidate for the board of directors.

Board of Directors

A group of individuals elected by shareholders to oversee the management and make major decisions for a company.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a fixed dividend that must be paid out before dividends to common stockholders and which typically does not have voting rights.

Ownership Interest

Refers to the rights and stake a person holds in a particular asset or business, often entailing voting rights and a share in the profits.