What Is the Purpose of Epidemiology

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of epidemiology?

• A) The study of the occurrence and distribution of health-related states in specified populations
• B) To provide statistics to direct health care funding to the appropriate cause
• C) To predict and control challenges to population health
• D) An area of medicine that deals with the study of the causes of disease in populations

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Definitions:

Axillary

Relating to the axilla; the space below the shoulder joint, bounded by the pectoralis major anteriorly, the latissimus dorsi posteriorly, the serratus anterior medially, and the humerus laterally.

Brachial

Relating to the arm.

Cephalic

Referring to the head or the head end of the body.

Basilic

Often related to the basilic vein, which is a large vein on the upper arm that helps drain parts of the hand and forearm.